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We haven't had to secure the cabinet doors - But - put a towel (we use our dish drying mat ) under the glass plate in the microwave. One time we forgot, and the glass plate was heavy enough to bounce and pop open the microwave door open on a bumpy road. We had broken glass everywhere! Tire pressure is directly related to the load on the tires - you might want to make sure they are properly adjusted to the weight of the trailer, otherwise, you can get some uneven wear and poor performance. The load capacity and the pressure needs to properly match. Use the cat scales at the truck stops.
We’ve never had to use rubber bands on our cabinet doors or drawers and they’ve traveled fine…not sure if you need to do that, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, it’s not an issue… The renovations looks great!
Morning! That is a good call. I'm going to get a torque wrench now that I have more space than on the van. Also, still need to get a tire pressure monitor system for the trailer....
Air bags added to the rear of your truck will do wonders to help with the sponginess of your off-road suspension when towing. It's a inexpensive adjustable fix.
We placed a small dark brown felt self-adhesive dot on the cabinet edge under the TV where the faucet would hit during travel. It's worked great and you don't notice it at all. It would eliminate the need to do the rubber band on the faucet every trip. We used the same dark brown felt dots on the backside of the blind bases, too. It prevents them from making a noise when they hit the window casing.
I have had a cab over camper a fifth wheel and currently a travel trailer. I have never had cabinet door open during travel. I think you will get tired of installing and then removing the rubber bands on the doors. Also you may rub off the finish on the hardware. Just a suggestion
Ford trucks don't seem to put much charge into the trailer via the 7 pin. I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger and I can put 40amps in while driving. Big improvement.
Would be nice to have more for sure...but I was expecting even less. We have a 30 amp DC to DC that goes to our second truck battery and love it as well! Might switch it to the trailer..... but after putting on solar might not need it....
It’s so valuable watching how other couples dynamics are in stressful situations. Packing, moving, traveling are giant tests on where you are in life and in the relationship. It’s a great mirror and I’m learning much about my self.
Like the rubber band idea we will utilize this on our cabinet in the bunk room , the doors opened and when we went to open the slide it caught the door we stop right as soon as I heard the noise so no damage thank goodness so Thank you for the great idea . The only thing I would suggest is to remove or wrap your micro wave plate all the bouncing can cause it to break . Stay well and travel safe .
I think I would spray the slide outs guides. Where the guide that holds the rolling slide out wheel is. At the top part and underneath the slide out. Condensation, every day. In cooler weather. Or, get some paper towel to dry it out. To prevent rusting. Underneath, on the trailer frames. Where each frame ends. Can paint the ends. Or spray anti-rust spray
If your front end feels like it s floating, you need to return more Wright to the front axle. Weigh the truck packed for travel, without the trailer. Then weigh it with the trailer. Adjust your WD hitch so the weight on the front axles is close to the unhitched weight. It gets easier the longer you hitch and unhitch. It sure is a beautiful trailer.
Just wanted to say thank you for filming and posting this. Towing for the first time, with packing and preparing, is stressful. You could have easily filmed this after a few weeks when you were practiced and more comfortable. i appreciate you showing this. It will get better and i’m sure it has somewhat by now. And over caution is NEVER too much. As they say, keep on truckin’. 😃
Thanks Bill! We try to do a lot of "in the moment" filming on our channel and stay away from the "talking head" as much as possible. It can be tough though...... appreciate the feedback ! 😊
We use small bungie chords on the cabinets while traveling so they don't open and so things stay inside. Good luck with your new adventures in the trailer!!!
Yes, no doubt there! That is also one of the reason we chose the van for our rig when hit the road. Super easy and fast learning curve! We had enough stress from quitting our jobs, starting a new business, full time travel, and leaving home!
Check air pressure in tires, if they are low you will feel squishy... Also if you have deep tread nobby tires they will have a tendency to walk in the curves and corners.
It’s always nerve-wrecking to start over in a new rig, but you’ll do great. I have a large slide on my rv that holds my large dinette and sofa, and it’s totally usable in the “in” position. Makes it very convenient. Enjoy your new home.
Thanks! That's really cool you can use yours. I wonder if its the different types of slides....schwintek vs rack and pinion.... Slides are new to us and we were surprised to hear we can't use it in the in position!
Hope you added "thermostat" to your checklist. Even if you shut off propane, the heater will keep trying to click on and light the furnace and will run the blower etc. So be sure to turn it to the OFF position
So many new things to think about... Plus filming on top of that... No wonder it took till the afternoon to get underway... But you are on the road again! Hooray!
Great to see you two in the new trailer. For the Andersen hitch, I leave the triangle plate on all the time. To unhitch, take pressure off hitch, take pressure off compression springs and simply unscrew the shackles. To hitch, reattach shackles and tighten up compression springs until taught when pressure is off the hitch. Chocks in place until fully hitched and safety chains attached.
Thanks for the tips! It is interesting to hear all of the different ways people are hitching and unhitching the Andersen WHD. Thanks for you version Tim, we'll have to give that a try!
Hope it works for you. Taking shackles/clevis on/off w/ weight taken off hitch has been the easiest for me. You then simply tighten up the Andersen chains, drop the trailer load onto the hitch and you are good to go. PS - I wonder if the floating you were feeling was due to mounting the bikes on rear of trailer. I see you with a bike mount on the TV above the tonneau once you remove the tent.
Great video!.. I feel your excitement! One word of advice from my experience,.. make sure your certification insignia is intact and visible. Unfortunately, there are many RV parks that will deny entry without it. Pacific West Associates up in Casper, Wyoming certifies most RV manufacturers and it’s free to the consumer. Worth a call to them.
Good video 😃 your choice Anderson chain weight distribution hitch is just a chain hitches with load leveling bars have pre tension and are adjustable for weight transfer between truck and trailer you will have to experiment with what you have 🤔 I have never heard of Anderson set up but maybe I'm old school
Check out a 2” receiver mounted on front of your truck. We did that on a 2020 Ram 2500 with a 2” drop on the receiver and handle bars folded down no issues with visibility. Traveled 2000 miles+,works great. A concern for you guys may be off-road camping, not a lot of ground clearance. I did carry bikes on back of TT with a welded 2” receiver but never liked them back there. We also have Rad bikes and the weight hanging off the back bugged me. Nice new rig, been researching Outdoors RV , seem to be well built for your style. Cannot use the bike cover but the trade off getting off back on the TT is worth it four us. First time I towed with our Rad bikes on the back of our TT front end of truck seemed a bit floaty and did get some tail wag. We use an equalizer hitch, I tightened the bars up and it made a big improvement. Sorry to be jumping around but I was commenting as I watched😎
I am in the process of installing keyed locks on all my cabinets. A minor layer of security, but will allow me to lock my cabinets closed prior to travel, and not just reply on the passive closer.
I like your Anderson hitch! Twist your safety chains to they don't hang down so far. If your hitch comes apart, you want those chains to hold your trailer up.
Watching ya'll haul around that behemoth gives me confidence that I can handle the little 2000 lbs tent trailer that I've been eyeing . As always, thanks for sharing all the little details. I look forward to these videos every week.
And we have a small trailer compared to the 42 foot 26k lbs ones!😂 Yeah I would imagine your 2k would just pull and follow behind ya nice and easy. Appreciate you watching!
No need for the rubber bands. Just make sure all the cabinet doors are closed. Our trailer is 15 years now and we’ve never had one open and we almost exclusively boondock on forest service roads.
We use adjustable dog collars to keep our cabinets securely closed during travel. I love the rubber band trick but we need to be able to secure out microwave also and the handle doesn’t accommodate the rubber band.
I was almost giving out my dream of going full-time into a trailer. I think you guys are just convince me to rethink that all over again. Thank you. Trailer looks real good inside, love it! Also for the cabinets I’ve seen a lot of people use child locks. The kind that strap on the outside of the cabinet in the cabinet frame, maybe try that if you’re unsure about the rubber bands. Safe travels.
Yes! There was a lot of firsts here for us...but now a month later....it really is a breeze! This day took us about 8 hours (with filming) and now we are about 1 hour. We really love having the trailer and truck separate. Good call on the child locks thanks!!!
UA-cam deletes comments sometimes with links in them, but I saw some of it..... Kotap BB6B bungees. We had some of those in the van and I still have them somewhere here. We'll try them thanks Rose!
Just a thought. We started cutting off the sway control feature on our truck and it changed the ride sooooo much. Not sure if it and the sway control on my hitch were fighting each other but it sure felt that way.
When backing up try putting one hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and when you're looking in your mirrors just turn your hand the direction you want the trailer to go.....
We have found the Gear Ties by Nite Ize very useful. Most hardware stores have, I believe. They have different sizes, different colored rubber-covered bendable cable wire. We wrap one around the knobs to hold cabinet closed. Also use around sink faucet to keep it from popping to open position. They're great for folding up cords neatly, too. They're lightweight too. Nice that you guys are settled in and hitting the road! Safe travels!
Love your camper and how real you two are!! Thanks for all the great info!! We're newbie (6 mos) full timers in a little travel trailer (with bikes on the back and kayaks on the pick up) and we have a safety check list on the phone. We use pony tail holders on the cabinets too. Works great! He does outside and I do inside. He drives, I navigate. Definitely use our walkies parking the trailer often otherwise I'm yelling, "No, the other way, left, left, no right, no stop!!" Lol!! See you down the road...
That bike rack will scratch up your top tube and eventually break. The distance from the trailer wheels to the rack will amplify the bounce, not the racks fault. It's just not designed to be on the back of a trailer.
I had an Andersen hitch on my last trailer. The trailer was 24 feet long and 4600 pounds. The hitch worked well with that weight. The pros are they are lighter in weight and cleaner. No grease is needed.. The negative was what you experienced. They can be difficult to hookup if you aren't lined up real close to the way you unhooked. I had a socket that came with mine to adjust the nuts behind the dampeners to adjust chain tension. Over all it was good. Mine was from 2015 and I hear the have some new improvements. My new system with my 30 foot 6600 pound trailer has the bars. It is messy with the grease but it works. I have the Proven Industries lock and can fit one chain in it. Unfortunately any lock can be compromised.
Hitching the Andersen: Back the tension nuts out (note the number of threads) Pin the triangle plate to the ball, then return the tension nuts to the threads you counted, should be able to do this by hand. Then lower the hitch coupler all the way down.
Hey George. That is how we set it up on the initial install, but after hand tight you then did 4 revolutions with the socket and wrench. I read about this method in the video so you don't have to loosen and retighten the nuts. Are you saying you can do it all by hand and don't need the socket and wrench each time? It would be pretty easy that way... thanks!
Same question for you Texas Guy....That is how we set it up on the initial install, but after hand tight you then did 4 revolutions with the socket and wrench. I read about this method in the video so you don't have to loosen and retighten the nuts. Are you saying you can do it all by hand and don't need the socket and wrench each time? It would be pretty easy that way... thanks!
@@IreneIronTravels So I have found to backing off the chains makes attaching and removing hitch easiest for me. When I am ready to hitch I get the trailer and truck aligned but don’t lower into ball. I attach whale tail and the tighten until right number of threads show on top. I then lower hitch onto ball and finish with safety chains and plugs. When I unhitch I get enough slack to losen chains enough to take off whale tail.
Yhe more you'll do it the more you'll get used to and feel it easier. Chris dont give up and take back the wheel, you are an amazing exemple for all women, Aaron and you are on the same foot for all these RV things, never forget it. 😉😉
Agree but with the caveat that trusting your gut is important too, and if one is not feeling good about driving at a particular time, take a break. It’s so good to have more than one fully capable driver.
Very pretty upgrades to your inside. Nice job. We use a Proven Industry hitch lock. We have a Teardrop RV, so hiding those chains is good for our size. Your Amplock looks good to me. We also have an Anderson Hitch and really like it. I did not like it at first, but once we got that hitch and whale Tail adjusted, it is a breeze to hookup now.
You two must be masters at tetris to have all that stuff in your truck/,tent setup. Your new home looks fabulous!!! Enjoy your travels! We are certainly enjoying your videos ❤
We had the same trailer but it wasn't a titanium and we have the lockable drawers in our new one, the best thing to do with the cupboards and the other drawers is to just tighten the latch. It works great
Do you mean to adjust the little spring rollers that the drawers and cupboards go into? I just looked at them and didn't see an adjust...just screws that hold the to the wood.
Another great video - not new to camping but got our first ever camper trailer in June. The struggle securing and hitching is real and it does get better. I didn’t notice any accent. Thank you for keeping it real.
Congratulations on your first break down and tow. It will get easier over time. We also have an Andersen hitch - there's an easier way to hook and unhook them - go to Andersen and watch their videos. If you are too bouncy adjusting the hitch chains will help. We use the Proven lock and really like it. Have fun and safe travels.
I'm a fan of the OutdoorsRV but double my budget. Really enjoy your content. My first hitch was the Andersen like you have. I bought the camper 35 miles from home, by the time I got home I knew the Andersen wasn't cutting it. I took the camper back and the dealer switched to a FastwayE2. It was much better, I think the steel bars made the difference. Your rig is a lot more heavy than mine, maybe consider a Blue Ox. With the tow vehicle you have should be a very nice setup. JMO, good luck.
Hey Jim! Yes, the Orvs do seem to be a bit more expensive...but we are loving the heavy duty frame, insulation, and big tanks! I have heard of people switching from the Andersen to a more tradition WDH for the extra support. It does seem to be working good on our 1ton and 26ft trailer setup so far. Thanks for watching!
All that extra work, added risks of pulling a trailer, and time to set up and tear down...for a little space. ..hhmmmmm. I'm watching your experience to see if there's a reason to give up my Class B benefits for the added room. So far the Class B still comes out on top. I know you live and work full time in the rig so I get it and hope you find the room worth the drawbacks.
It definitely is lot of extra work compared to the van. We couldn't imagine any other way than our van as we started this full time adventure. We had enough stress with quitting our jobs, starting a new business, and leaving our home to deal with something like this. But, now almost 3 years later this definitely fits our stage of life. Class B's make so much sense in some situations and a truck and trailer fits better in other. That's one thing I really like about the RV lifestyle is the vastly different options and styles to accommodate all. Thanks Jeff!😊
You don't need no stinking checklist! At the risk of sounding mysogynistic... My wife takes care of the inside, I take care of the outside, then we cross check each other, paying special attention to the mistakes we've made in the past. Works for us. Your final utility check just before take off is perfect. We also have the exact same bike rack. we have about 10,000 miles under our belt with no problems.
Good to know on the bike rack thanks! And I hear ya on the checklist. We never used one in the van and I haven't used one for the trailer yet....but I can definitely see why it alot of people! Easy to forget that one thing! 😁
Hey, Guys. After seeing this Pack-up Fiasco, Living out of the Tent doesn’t seem that bad now. Also, you should install a wireless camera with Smartphone viewing inside the RV so that you (Aaron) can see what's happening while you’re driving or away for the day. Enjoy.
We're going back to the tent! 😂 Yeah I was definitely on overload with everything new going on.😂 Good call on the wifi camera....we actually have two but I didn't think about using them that way!! Thanks
The problem with the trailer hitch for bike rack is that the bumper is structurally not solid enough to handle the type of weight and thus torque stress on the metal of that bumper. Overtime, the bumper can get ripped apart or warped from the repeated twist action from the jarring and bouncing. It can be reinforced with thicker metal sheets welded to the bumper, but it doesn’t necessarily reinforce the actual bike rack. Don’t think you need the rubber bands, because the cabinets usually don’t flip open. You need ways to secure things on flat surfaces, because it is really bouncy back there in the trailer!! You guys are doing great. Yes, it’s kinda like being a newby again, but that’s exciting, too!! Thanks for sharing your excitement!!
Yes, definitely a concern on the bike rack back there and will keep an eye on it while looking for an alternative option. Everything seems to be doing good on travel days and we haven't had any mishaps. Just being overly cautions just incase something large in the cabinet gets jostled and bumps open the door.... Thanks for watching and the encouragement! 😊
I have an Andersen hitch also. Recommend you review the video they have on how to hook up. I know that if my hitch is not tightened properly the trailer doesn’t tow right. It looked like the chains may not have had enough tension on them.
Hi Aaron and Chris!! Again....really a great job on your interior mods! Your rig looks awesome!! About your bike rack...and take my words with a grain of salt. We have a 150rpm range on our propellers that we are supposed to keep the props out of. It is a bit less than idle, so it is easy to keep it out of that range. Anyways, it is harmonic resonation (micro vibrations) that cause internal hairline fractures in the prop metal that could eventually fail. Maybe consider 2 ratchet strap-esque set ups that put just a slight bit of tension on the two spots of your rack that are as far out from the center hitch as possible. It will reduce the vibration in the rack, as well as the momentous rotation of the rack. Hopefully there is a spot on the rack you could do that is not the wheel gutter so that it would be a bit sturdier. I remember one of your previous videos that Chris was walking behind you as you climbed a small hill by Twin Lakes and my thoughts were "wow...you can see how much the rack rotates on the bumps". Safe travels!!
Hey Alan! Good insight/wisdom on the micro vibrations! That is what Hollywood rack said....millions of tiny vibrations and after time creates small fractures that will break. Rachet straps might just be the key!
@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! Yes..I can't comprehend how they would put something on a 1050 h.p. engine that could crack hehehe. I forgot to comment......bleh, I did not know about the limitation of not being able to sit at the dining table when the slide is in. Booooo! I guess while we are on our 5 year boondocking kick that it won't be a huge factor. But still....that kind of stinks. Those swinteck slides sure do seem finicky. We had the bore screw kind on our previous travel trailer and there were no limitations like that with it. Ha...I am also seeing a bit of space limitation for a german shepherd in there when the slide is in hehehehe.
Yes, the slide was a surprise to us as well. We saw it on a ORV video I think, Thompson video..... It never occurred to us until we saw it! It's not a huge deal so far for us. I'm sure Remy will find a spot. He might be ok under the table....🤷♂️
@@IreneIronTravels Did the dealer discuss not moving the slide partially out, then back in, as it may get the 2 slide motors out of synch? I have only heard a few people discuss that. Ha..yes.....that would be a great nest for him! Then again, I don't think we'd need to be sleeping inside the rig too often with the slide in.
I like the idea of towing a trailer. Yes, it requires lots of attention to towing details, but I think you have it figured out pretty well. Thanks for another great video. Lots of important information for those considering a travel trailer.
Thanks 👍 It does have a higher learning curve than a Class B, C or A (IMO), but yes, after a few times..and a month later its a piece of cake!! Thanks for watching!
📘 *Backing Up A Trailer..* Place your steering hand on the bottom center of your steering wheel. While backing up move your steering hand in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go. You will be supprised how much easier this is than having your left and right brain working trying to figure it out. Good luck with the rig!
Are you two going to get yourselves some walkie talkies? This way when you are at your spot, you can easily talk to each other to help park and maneuver more easily.
We are using cell phones right now, but I have heard walkies work great! We pretty much only go where we have cell service, but it would be nice to have walkies as a back up!
Woah! That's some fancy stuff I just did the total opposite of you guys I sold my 2015 30ft t.t. toy hauler and turned my 2015 f250 into a 4x4 flatbed Pop up truck camper that I totally love but I didn't have any of that fancy leveling stuff or a lock like you do but you guys are doing it right! I really enjoy your channel! But I'm still waiting to find out who is Irene??? I've been watching you forever and either I missed it or your never going to tell us.lol
Love to know where and what lock you purchased for front door. We have a Proven Locks trailer lock on our trailer and so far we are happy with it, no problems. The rubber band idea is great, we only have one overhead cabinet and it has never opened during travel yet, but we have only done a few off road trips and that is when we noticed an upset in our cabinets. Thanks for sharing your first check list before hitting the road.
Yes, had to do the compact version because of the Titanium door window. We didn't have to enlarge anything and it was pretty much the same size as the factory. It was a tight fit with the extra electrical wires but installed in about 10 minutes! The outside frame of the RVlock is a tad smaller and did expose were they cut the door graphics which was covered by the original lock. It was cut pretty sloppy and you can see it upclose, but our only option is to replace the graphics.
Had to chuckle at the Walmart comment. Some are sketchier than others for sure and the number allowing overnighting seems to decrease in direct proportion to the amount of trash being left behind.
Yeah, I (Aaron) don't like Walmarts at all! We'll have to tell our worst story sometime of one over on the eastcoast when I woke up to open flames cooking and sketchy 80's vans all around us! 😂 Next video will be our first Walmart in the trailer and the Cat scale.
I'm surprised your window shades don't have latches at the bottom so they are not flapping around when traveling. Our travel trailer has ways to secure them down and there's a sticker above our windows that says to travel with the shades down. . . I assume it's so the sunlight does not fade the wood stained furniture? Not sure, but we follow those instructions anyways. Happy travels guys! :o)
Oh that's really interesting! Yes, our roller shades don't have any latches, just a plastic bar on the bottom that acts as a weight. It bounces around in the wind...and while driving so that's why we decided to travel with them up. 🤷🏼♂️😊
Hello, I’m sure your with the bikes on the back and the weight in the trailer you might need to readjust your hitch. Your truck should be plenty capable and have plenty of payload to handle anything you have there. Safe travels!!
I've never used a rubber band to secure cabinet doors in a trailer before, so maybe it will work out, but I have broken a ton of rubber bands just stretching them out before, so unless you have real, real thick or durable rubber, that those bands will break on their own eventually. Probably not from the cabinets popping open while towing, but from stretching them out to install them, or take them off those handles. The velcro won't last forever either of course, but I would guess they will last longer than repeatedly stretched rubber bands. I've seen other traveler channels use custom cut pieces of softer wood, that were notched to sit over the cabinet handles, and those seemed to work well and last forever. Though you'd need to find yet another place to store them when not using them on the doors themselves. Also, you could tell Aaron was really nervous, as his hometown accent came out a lot more while he was moving around the trailer, looking for something he might have missed. All-in-all it looked like you're getting this new travel method and trailer dialed in. I know there is a bit of a delay between filming and publishing these videos, so I would not be surprised if you have it pretty well dialed in at the time you post this. That, and you will only become more comfortable and confident as time goes on and you do all this prep more and more. I'm sure you were both real nervous when packing up and leaving in your van the first few times as well, but you became fast and efficient pros after a few months. I'm sure you'll do the same here, with this trailer and truck set up.
I haven't heard of using wood blocks like that on the cabinet handles..but I can picture it! That would hold well and last for ever..thanks for the idea! That is an excellent observation on picking up on my nervousness and my accent coming out. My brain was on overload with everything new and it was a long day!😂 You're right, this was about a month ago and we are finding our groove quick! A lot to learn, but being full time, we repeat it enough to get efficient! Thanks!
Love your whole setup. We are also looking at an Outdoors RV. The quality really seems to be good. How do you like your Anderson hitch system and the bike cover for your Rad bikes?
Thanks! Yes, ORV seems to be better than most...not perfect...but better. We like the Andersen so far and its really quick to set up. The biggest complaint Ive heard is a smaller truck (1/2 ton) and a big trailer (length/weight) combo. The bike cover we have is great and I think its the best option for a travel cover..but we have warrantied it our twice for stitching coming loose. But, it travels across the country every year about 12k miles!
Did you ever adjust the Hitch? I am curious to know if it got easier for you too hook up since it looked difficult for you there 🤷♂️ I would assume after you weighed it you adjusted it. I am curious to see the next video and see how much it weighed, Looked like the Tremor didnt squat all that much, all the more reason I got ordered one. 😉
I still haven't adjusted the hitch yet..... we keep changing the weight as we continue to move stuff from the truck to the RV. But, it does tow really good and I'm still getting used to the "feeling" of it. It seems fine up to about 65 mph, but then feels more loose after. Of course, I don't need to tow much over 65mph....but a lot of speed limits are 75 now! It is really simple after doing it couple times and keeps getting easier and faster. Yes, doesn't squat much....maybe an inch or so. Love the truck and congrats on your order! 😊
I’ve got the same hitch lock and it’s working well. It gets easier and I truly feel that my trailer is protected. We have a smaller slide with a couch and use it all the time while on the road. The slide has never failed so interesting that you can’t use yours. After watching your hooking up the trailer to the truck, I’m very happy that I have a equalizer hitch. Much easier and I think controls the sway better (I don’t see how the Anderson does sway control) . Do you get any “suck” when a semi passes you going quite a bit faster? We do a little bit and I’m over truck like you. But I do have a short wheelbase (144 inch) 2500HD with a 22 foot trailer. Looks like a great rig setup. Looking forward to the adventures. Stay safe! Bill in Utah
Hey Bill, thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure exactly why on the slide, but it was the RV manufacture and dealer that said no to use it while in. Could be the style (Scwintech) or could be the that its pretty deep at around 3 feet. That's funny you mention the "suck" as no one else has! We do feel that when a semi passes us from behind on a two lane hwy. It can sneak up on you sometimes. We don't feel any sway from being passed from semis going the other direction on a two lane though.
don’t you already have a solar panel on the titanium. i don’t think the truck puts 4.5 amps on that 7-way connector. the wire size doesn;’t support it. if you;re readind the shunt it could be from the solar panel.
No we don't have any solar mounted on the trailer yet...just the 90 watt portable panel. You might be thinking of the 90 watt panel we have mounted on the Tremor truck. I was also surprised by the 4.5 amps, but that was straight out of the 7 pin!
Yes, this was the beginning of me being sick. I can definitely see it in on my face as well. Aaron cut out some scenes where I was whining about it 😅 It went downhill quickly from here!
I keep forgetting to ask: how are you getting along with the Andersen WDH? Would you recommend it for a smaller trailer.....probably 22ft long, 5,500 lbs gross weight? Thanks!
Good morning from the land Down Under. Yay, you're finally getting out onto the road again! Now, I bid you adu, as it's 1:24am on Monday morning over here and it's passed time to go to bed. I will finish this video once the sun has well as truly risen.
We always enjoy your videos and we were doing the same with this episode..... then you showed and talked about your Amp Lock! I said to my wife, "Hey, that's the SAME lock that just got delivered today by good old Amazon!" AND THEN.... you made my life miserable by going into too much detail on how much it cost! 🥴 As soon as you said, "$265" my wife said "WHAT!" and my evening went downhill from there!😨🤕. Please ask your viewers for permission to share "mod" prices before airing! 🤣 Good luck and keep us all posted on the Anderson hitch, I've heard lots of good and bad so still undecided. (and don't share the cost).
hey guys been watching for a while and love coming along on your crazy adventurous life!!!! Just a friendly suggestion, can you please look into a gimble for camera cause its hard to watch for us that are sensitive to motion sickness. Thanks and love the new outdoors rv, That is one that we are looking at to purchase also.
Thank you for the feedback and for following along! We certainly have more space to move around now and film and we are still getting used to it. We also noticed it as well and will keep working on it! Also, got a new camera and it is a bit bigger and heavier. This was the first day with it and we will improve! Thanks Sparkle and we are loving the ORV...hope you get one!😊
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We haven't had to secure the cabinet doors - But - put a towel (we use our dish drying mat ) under the glass plate in the microwave. One time we forgot, and the glass plate was heavy enough to bounce and pop open the microwave door open on a bumpy road. We had broken glass everywhere! Tire pressure is directly related to the load on the tires - you might want to make sure they are properly adjusted to the weight of the trailer, otherwise, you can get some uneven wear and poor performance. The load capacity and the pressure needs to properly match. Use the cat scales at the truck stops.
Oh wow, Haden't thought of that! Good call thanks!😳
We’ve never had to use rubber bands on our cabinet doors or drawers and they’ve traveled fine…not sure if you need to do that, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, it’s not an issue…
The renovations looks great!
Morning guys, add checking those new lug nuts to list for first few hundred miles. Safe travels
Morning! That is a good call. I'm going to get a torque wrench now that I have more space than on the van. Also, still need to get a tire pressure monitor system for the trailer....
That trailer looks really good especially with the changes you've made. ☺️
Thanks Benny! 😄
Air bags added to the rear of your truck will do wonders to help with the sponginess of your off-road suspension when towing. It's a inexpensive adjustable fix.
We placed a small dark brown felt self-adhesive dot on the cabinet edge under the TV where the faucet would hit during travel. It's worked great and you don't notice it at all. It would eliminate the need to do the rubber band on the faucet every trip. We used the same dark brown felt dots on the backside of the blind bases, too. It prevents them from making a noise when they hit the window casing.
I have had a cab over camper a fifth wheel and currently a travel trailer. I have never had cabinet door open during travel. I think you will get tired of installing and then removing the rubber bands on the doors. Also you may rub off the finish on the hardware. Just a suggestion
Agree!
Aaron’s comment: 3:18, not the worst leaving time ever
Chris’s expression: 😳
Hilarious! 😂
Safe travels and I hope you enjoy the travel trailer 😉
😂We we a tad behind schedule! 🤣
Ford trucks don't seem to put much charge into the trailer via the 7 pin. I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger and I can put 40amps in while driving. Big improvement.
Would be nice to have more for sure...but I was expecting even less. We have a 30 amp DC to DC that goes to our second truck battery and love it as well! Might switch it to the trailer..... but after putting on solar might not need it....
Your whole rig looks amazing. Let’s go exploring ♥️
Thanks! Yes, time to explore!!😊
It’s so valuable watching how other couples dynamics are in stressful situations. Packing, moving, traveling are giant tests on where you are in life and in the relationship. It’s a great mirror and I’m learning much about my self.
BTW. I never criticize anyone, I only using it for self reflection and learning.
Agreed! UA-cam is such a valuable tool and resource. Thanks for watching! 😊
Like the rubber band idea we will utilize this on our cabinet in the bunk room , the doors opened and when we went to open the slide it caught the door we stop right as soon as I heard the noise so no damage thank goodness so Thank you for the great idea . The only thing I would suggest is to remove or wrap your micro wave plate all the bouncing can cause it to break . Stay well and travel safe .
I am so waiting to see what is done to the closets by head of bed for cloths
I think I would spray the slide outs guides. Where the guide that holds the rolling slide out wheel is. At the top part and underneath the slide out.
Condensation, every day. In cooler weather.
Or, get some paper towel to dry it out. To prevent rusting.
Underneath, on the trailer frames. Where each frame ends. Can paint the ends. Or spray anti-rust spray
All good thoughts! Thank you! I need to stay on the slide maintenance!
If your front end feels like it s floating, you need to return more Wright to the front axle. Weigh the truck packed for travel, without the trailer. Then weigh it with the trailer. Adjust your WD hitch so the weight on the front axles is close to the unhitched weight.
It gets easier the longer you hitch and unhitch. It sure is a beautiful trailer.
Spot on Pat- I was going to say the same thing. They need to adjust the WD hitch for more weight on the front.
Thanks Pat!
Just wanted to say thank you for filming and posting this. Towing for the first time, with packing and preparing, is stressful. You could have easily filmed this after a few weeks when you were practiced and more comfortable. i appreciate you showing this. It will get better and i’m sure it has somewhat by now. And over caution is NEVER too much. As they say, keep on truckin’. 😃
Thanks Bill! We try to do a lot of "in the moment" filming on our channel and stay away from the "talking head" as much as possible. It can be tough though...... appreciate the feedback ! 😊
We use small bungie chords on the cabinets while traveling so they don't open and so things stay inside. Good luck with your new adventures in the trailer!!!
You make me happy to have my Airstream Interstate. It’s so simple, to use, and have all the Class A advantages…
Yes, no doubt there! That is also one of the reason we chose the van for our rig when hit the road. Super easy and fast learning curve! We had enough stress from quitting our jobs, starting a new business, full time travel, and leaving home!
Check air pressure in tires, if they are low you will feel squishy... Also if you have deep tread nobby tires they will have a tendency to walk in the curves and corners.
We both Always do a walk around. Looking at everything and lights.
It’s always nerve-wrecking to start over in a new rig, but you’ll do great. I have a large slide on my rv that holds my large dinette and sofa, and it’s totally usable in the “in” position. Makes it very convenient. Enjoy your new home.
Thanks! That's really cool you can use yours. I wonder if its the different types of slides....schwintek vs rack and pinion.... Slides are new to us and we were surprised to hear we can't use it in the in position!
@@IreneIronTravels Yes I did not know that you cant use it in the in position!! Thanks for sharing that info!
Hope you added "thermostat" to your checklist. Even if you shut off propane, the heater will keep trying to click on and light the furnace and will run the blower etc. So be sure to turn it to the OFF position
That's a really good call to double check the t stat!
@@IreneIronTravels yeah, definitely one of those "ask me how I know" kind of things. 😆 Love the videos. Enjoy your explorations!
So many new things to think about... Plus filming on top of that... No wonder it took till the afternoon to get underway... But you are on the road again! Hooray!
It was too long of a pack up for sure! But, yes we are excited to be back traveling!
may be good idea to put kitchen table down in sleeping position when traveling. can pop out and hit window when trailer in transit.
Great to see you two in the new trailer. For the Andersen hitch, I leave the triangle plate on all the time. To unhitch, take pressure off hitch, take pressure off compression springs and simply unscrew the shackles. To hitch, reattach shackles and tighten up compression springs until taught when pressure is off the hitch. Chocks in place until fully hitched and safety chains attached.
Thanks for the tips! It is interesting to hear all of the different ways people are hitching and unhitching the Andersen WHD. Thanks for you version Tim, we'll have to give that a try!
Hope it works for you. Taking shackles/clevis on/off w/ weight taken off hitch has been the easiest for me. You then simply tighten up the Andersen chains, drop the trailer load onto the hitch and you are good to go. PS - I wonder if the floating you were feeling was due to mounting the bikes on rear of trailer. I see you with a bike mount on the TV above the tonneau once you remove the tent.
Great video!.. I feel your excitement! One word of advice from my experience,.. make sure your certification insignia is intact and visible. Unfortunately, there are many RV parks that will deny entry without it. Pacific West Associates up in Casper, Wyoming certifies most RV manufacturers and it’s free to the consumer. Worth a call to them.
Good video 😃 your choice Anderson chain weight distribution hitch is just a chain hitches with load leveling bars have pre tension and are adjustable for weight transfer between truck and trailer you will have to experiment with what you have 🤔 I have never heard of Anderson set up but maybe I'm old school
Check out a 2” receiver mounted on front of your truck. We did that on a 2020 Ram 2500 with a 2” drop on the receiver and handle bars folded down no issues with visibility. Traveled 2000 miles+,works great. A concern for you guys may be off-road camping, not a lot of ground clearance. I did carry bikes on back of TT with a welded 2” receiver but never liked them back there. We also have Rad bikes and the weight hanging off the back bugged me. Nice new rig, been researching Outdoors RV , seem to be well built for your style. Cannot use the bike cover but the trade off getting off back on the TT is worth it four us.
First time I towed with our Rad bikes on the back of our TT front end of truck seemed a bit floaty and did get some tail wag. We use an equalizer hitch, I tightened the bars up and it made a big improvement.
Sorry to be jumping around but I was commenting as I watched😎
I have seen those front hitches before on a few rigs on the road! Thanks for sharing your experience with them!
I am in the process of installing keyed locks on all my cabinets. A minor layer of security, but will allow me to lock my cabinets closed prior to travel, and not just reply on the passive closer.
That would be so nice to have latches on every drawer and cabinet. The locks could come in handy as well! Let us know how that turns out Paul!
I like your Anderson hitch! Twist your safety chains to they don't hang down so far. If your hitch comes apart, you want those chains to hold your trailer up.
Thanks for the tip!😊
Watching ya'll haul around that behemoth gives me confidence that I can handle the little 2000 lbs tent trailer that I've been eyeing . As always, thanks for sharing all the little details. I look forward to these videos every week.
And we have a small trailer compared to the 42 foot 26k lbs ones!😂 Yeah I would imagine your 2k would just pull and follow behind ya nice and easy. Appreciate you watching!
No need for the rubber bands. Just make sure all the cabinet doors are closed. Our trailer is 15 years now and we’ve never had one open and we almost exclusively boondock on forest service roads.
We use adjustable dog collars to keep our cabinets securely closed during travel. I love the rubber band trick but we need to be able to secure out microwave also and the handle doesn’t accommodate the rubber band.
Dog collars...cool! Never would have thought of that!😊
I was almost giving out my dream of going full-time into a trailer. I think you guys are just convince me to rethink that all over again. Thank you. Trailer looks real good inside, love it!
Also for the cabinets I’ve seen a lot of people use child locks. The kind that strap on the outside of the cabinet in the cabinet frame, maybe try that if you’re unsure about the rubber bands. Safe travels.
Yes! There was a lot of firsts here for us...but now a month later....it really is a breeze! This day took us about 8 hours (with filming) and now we are about 1 hour. We really love having the trailer and truck separate. Good call on the child locks thanks!!!
UA-cam deletes comments sometimes with links in them, but I saw some of it..... Kotap BB6B bungees. We had some of those in the van and I still have them somewhere here. We'll try them thanks Rose!
Just a thought. We started cutting off the sway control feature on our truck and it changed the ride sooooo much. Not sure if it and the sway control on my hitch were fighting each other but it sure felt that way.
That's a good thought! I have heard of that on feature and will look and see if our truck has it!
When backing up try putting one hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and when you're looking in your mirrors just turn your hand the direction you want the trailer to go.....
Thank you! We keep getting this tip so it must work!😊
I have a 2020 F250 that has an option in the trailer menu for self trailer light check. Makes it easier if checking lights.
Oh yeah, I think I saw that in the menu. Thanks!
We have found the Gear Ties by Nite Ize very useful. Most hardware stores have, I believe. They have different sizes, different colored rubber-covered bendable cable wire. We wrap one around the knobs to hold cabinet closed. Also use around sink faucet to keep it from popping to open position. They're great for folding up cords neatly, too. They're lightweight too. Nice that you guys are settled in and hitting the road! Safe travels!
Great tip thank you! We'll check them out if our Velcro becomes a problem..... We are happy to be back traveling and feeling a bit more "normal"! 😂
Love your camper and how real you two are!! Thanks for all the great info!! We're newbie (6 mos) full timers in a little travel trailer (with bikes on the back and kayaks on the pick up) and we have a safety check list on the phone. We use pony tail holders on the cabinets too. Works great! He does outside and I do inside. He drives, I navigate. Definitely use our walkies parking the trailer often otherwise I'm yelling, "No, the other way, left, left, no right, no stop!!" Lol!! See you down the road...
That bike rack will scratch up your top tube and eventually break. The distance from the trailer wheels to the rack will amplify the bounce, not the racks fault. It's just not designed to be on the back of a trailer.
I had an Andersen hitch on my last trailer. The trailer was 24 feet long and 4600 pounds. The hitch worked well with that weight. The pros are they are lighter in weight and cleaner. No grease is needed.. The negative was what you experienced. They can be difficult to hookup if you aren't lined up real close to the way you unhooked. I had a socket that came with mine to adjust the nuts behind the dampeners to adjust chain tension. Over all it was good. Mine was from 2015 and I hear the have some new improvements. My new system with my 30 foot 6600 pound trailer has the bars. It is messy with the grease but it works. I have the Proven Industries lock and can fit one chain in it. Unfortunately any lock can be compromised.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Andersen! We are liking it so far!
The day you don't have a minor injury from preparing the trailer for the road is a miracle.
🤣🤣🤣 true!
We have an Amplock as well and then put a small lock on the latch for the ball release
Oh cool. Are you happy with it so far?
@@IreneIronTravels absolutely - we have had it for four years!
Hitching the Andersen: Back the tension nuts out (note the number of threads) Pin the triangle plate to the ball, then return the tension nuts to the threads you counted, should be able to do this by hand. Then lower the hitch coupler all the way down.
This is how I do my Andersen. I found this much easier than lifting back of truck. The hitch takes time learn. I’ve cursed at it more than once.
Hey George. That is how we set it up on the initial install, but after hand tight you then did 4 revolutions with the socket and wrench. I read about this method in the video so you don't have to loosen and retighten the nuts. Are you saying you can do it all by hand and don't need the socket and wrench each time? It would be pretty easy that way... thanks!
Same question for you Texas Guy....That is how we set it up on the initial install, but after hand tight you then did 4 revolutions with the socket and wrench. I read about this method in the video so you don't have to loosen and retighten the nuts. Are you saying you can do it all by hand and don't need the socket and wrench each time? It would be pretty easy that way... thanks!
@@IreneIronTravels So I have found to backing off the chains makes attaching and removing hitch easiest for me. When I am ready to hitch I get the trailer and truck aligned but don’t lower into ball. I attach whale tail and the tighten until right number of threads show on top. I then lower hitch onto ball and finish with safety chains and plugs. When I unhitch I get enough slack to losen chains enough to take off whale tail.
Thanks. I'll try that!
I love seeing your truck at work. I ordered the same truck (antimatter blue) and can't wait for it to arrive in another couple months.
Right on! You'll love the new Tremor....waiting is the tough part!
I use bunge cords on those trouble cabinet handles.
Consider removing the seat post and one pedal to deter theft.
Yhe more you'll do it the more you'll get used to and feel it easier. Chris dont give up and take back the wheel, you are an amazing exemple for all women, Aaron and you are on the same foot for all these RV things, never forget it. 😉😉
Thanks Pivoine! 😊 It already is getting easier for us! Excited to be back on the road. Happy Sunday!
Agree but with the caveat that trusting your gut is important too, and if one is not feeling good about driving at a particular time, take a break. It’s so good to have more than one fully capable driver.
Very pretty upgrades to your inside. Nice job. We use a Proven Industry hitch lock. We have a Teardrop RV, so hiding those chains is good for our size. Your Amplock looks good to me. We also have an Anderson Hitch and really like it. I did not like it at first, but once we got that hitch and whale Tail adjusted, it is a breeze to hookup now.
Thanks Liz, good to know you are liking the Andersen! We are getting used to it now as well!
You two must be masters at tetris to have all that stuff in your truck/,tent setup. Your new home looks fabulous!!! Enjoy your travels! We are certainly enjoying your videos ❤
We had the same trailer but it wasn't a titanium and we have the lockable drawers in our new one, the best thing to do with the cupboards and the other drawers is to just tighten the latch. It works great
Do you mean to adjust the little spring rollers that the drawers and cupboards go into? I just looked at them and didn't see an adjust...just screws that hold the to the wood.
@@IreneIronTravels you pinch the metal part together that roller goes into.
Another great video - not new to camping but got our first ever camper trailer in June. The struggle securing and hitching is real and it does get better. I didn’t notice any accent. Thank you for keeping it real.
Thanks! And congrats on your camper! We are from WI/MN and some people pick up on the accent and some don't. Are you from the Midwest? Minn E Soooota!
Congratulations on your first break down and tow. It will get easier over time. We also have an Andersen hitch - there's an easier way to hook and unhook them - go to Andersen and watch their videos. If you are too bouncy adjusting the hitch chains will help. We use the Proven lock and really like it. Have fun and safe travels.
Thanks for the tips! We'll check out their videos!
We use rubber bands on all our cabinet doors. They work great keeping the doors closed.
Good to know!
I'm a fan of the OutdoorsRV but double my budget. Really enjoy your content. My first hitch was the Andersen like you have. I bought the camper 35 miles from home, by the time I got home I knew the Andersen wasn't cutting it. I took the camper back and the dealer switched to a FastwayE2. It was much better, I think the steel bars made the difference. Your rig is a lot more heavy than mine, maybe consider a Blue Ox. With the tow vehicle you have should be a very nice setup. JMO, good luck.
Hey Jim! Yes, the Orvs do seem to be a bit more expensive...but we are loving the heavy duty frame, insulation, and big tanks! I have heard of people switching from the Andersen to a more tradition WDH for the extra support. It does seem to be working good on our 1ton and 26ft trailer setup so far. Thanks for watching!
All that extra work, added risks of pulling a trailer, and time to set up and tear down...for a little space. ..hhmmmmm. I'm watching your experience to see if there's a reason to give up my Class B benefits for the added room. So far the Class B still comes out on top. I know you live and work full time in the rig so I get it and hope you find the room worth the drawbacks.
It definitely is lot of extra work compared to the van. We couldn't imagine any other way than our van as we started this full time adventure. We had enough stress with quitting our jobs, starting a new business, and leaving our home to deal with something like this. But, now almost 3 years later this definitely fits our stage of life. Class B's make so much sense in some situations and a truck and trailer fits better in other. That's one thing I really like about the RV lifestyle is the vastly different options and styles to accommodate all. Thanks Jeff!😊
You don't need no stinking checklist! At the risk of sounding mysogynistic... My wife takes care of the inside, I take care of the outside, then we cross check each other, paying special attention to the mistakes we've made in the past. Works for us. Your final utility check just before take off is perfect. We also have the exact same bike rack. we have about 10,000 miles under our belt with no problems.
Good to know on the bike rack thanks! And I hear ya on the checklist. We never used one in the van and I haven't used one for the trailer yet....but I can definitely see why it alot of people! Easy to forget that one thing! 😁
There’s a checklist in the owners manual. We got one from the dealer too, but I eventually noticed that one as well.
Oh, that's good to know. Thanks Bill!
Hey, Guys. After seeing this Pack-up Fiasco, Living out of the Tent doesn’t seem that bad now. Also, you should install a wireless camera with Smartphone viewing inside the RV so that you (Aaron) can see what's happening while you’re driving or away for the day. Enjoy.
We're going back to the tent! 😂 Yeah I was definitely on overload with everything new going on.😂 Good call on the wifi camera....we actually have two but I didn't think about using them that way!! Thanks
The problem with the trailer hitch for bike rack is that the bumper is structurally not solid enough to handle the type of weight and thus torque stress on the metal of that bumper. Overtime, the bumper can get ripped apart or warped from the repeated twist action from the jarring and bouncing. It can be reinforced with thicker metal sheets welded to the bumper, but it doesn’t necessarily reinforce the actual bike rack. Don’t think you need the rubber bands, because the cabinets usually don’t flip open. You need ways to secure things on flat surfaces, because it is really bouncy back there in the trailer!!
You guys are doing great. Yes, it’s kinda like being a newby again, but that’s exciting, too!!
Thanks for sharing your excitement!!
Yes, definitely a concern on the bike rack back there and will keep an eye on it while looking for an alternative option. Everything seems to be doing good on travel days and we haven't had any mishaps. Just being overly cautions just incase something large in the cabinet gets jostled and bumps open the door.... Thanks for watching and the encouragement! 😊
@@IreneIronTravels I thought the hitch was mounted to the frame not the bumper.
I have an Andersen hitch also. Recommend you review the video they have on how to hook up. I know that if my hitch is not tightened properly the trailer doesn’t tow right. It looked like the chains may not have had enough tension on them.
Hi Aaron and Chris!! Again....really a great job on your interior mods! Your rig looks awesome!!
About your bike rack...and take my words with a grain of salt. We have a 150rpm range on our propellers that we are supposed to keep the props out of. It is a bit less than idle, so it is easy to keep it out of that range. Anyways, it is harmonic resonation (micro vibrations) that cause internal hairline fractures in the prop metal that could eventually fail. Maybe consider 2 ratchet strap-esque set ups that put just a slight bit of tension on the two spots of your rack that are as far out from the center hitch as possible. It will reduce the vibration in the rack, as well as the momentous rotation of the rack. Hopefully there is a spot on the rack you could do that is not the wheel gutter so that it would be a bit sturdier. I remember one of your previous videos that Chris was walking behind you as you climbed a small hill by Twin Lakes and my thoughts were "wow...you can see how much the rack rotates on the bumps".
Safe travels!!
Hey Alan! Good insight/wisdom on the micro vibrations! That is what Hollywood rack said....millions of tiny vibrations and after time creates small fractures that will break. Rachet straps might just be the key!
@@IreneIronTravels Hi there! Yes..I can't comprehend how they would put something on a 1050 h.p. engine that could crack hehehe.
I forgot to comment......bleh, I did not know about the limitation of not being able to sit at the dining table when the slide is in. Booooo! I guess while we are on our 5 year boondocking kick that it won't be a huge factor. But still....that kind of stinks. Those swinteck slides sure do seem finicky. We had the bore screw kind on our previous travel trailer and there were no limitations like that with it.
Ha...I am also seeing a bit of space limitation for a german shepherd in there when the slide is in hehehehe.
Yes, the slide was a surprise to us as well. We saw it on a ORV video I think, Thompson video..... It never occurred to us until we saw it! It's not a huge deal so far for us. I'm sure Remy will find a spot. He might be ok under the table....🤷♂️
@@IreneIronTravels Did the dealer discuss not moving the slide partially out, then back in, as it may get the 2 slide motors out of synch? I have only heard a few people discuss that.
Ha..yes.....that would be a great nest for him! Then again, I don't think we'd need to be sleeping inside the rig too often with the slide in.
Yes, our tech at the dealer was pretty specific about running the side completely out or in to keep it in sync!
I like the idea of towing a trailer. Yes, it requires lots of attention to towing details, but I think you have it figured out pretty well. Thanks for another great video. Lots of important information for those considering a travel trailer.
Thanks 👍 It does have a higher learning curve than a Class B, C or A (IMO), but yes, after a few times..and a month later its a piece of cake!! Thanks for watching!
Good leather gloves always a must. Good luck
Good call!👍
📘 *Backing Up A Trailer..* Place your steering hand on the bottom center of your steering wheel. While backing up move your steering hand in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go. You will be supprised how much easier this is than having your left and right brain working trying to figure it out. Good luck with the rig!
Thanks for the tip! It does take some time to get used for sure!😊
✔ let me know if it works for you. Maybe we can spread the word.@@IreneIronTravels
Are you two going to get yourselves some walkie talkies? This way when you are at your spot, you can easily talk to each other to help park and maneuver more easily.
We are using cell phones right now, but I have heard walkies work great! We pretty much only go where we have cell service, but it would be nice to have walkies as a back up!
We use the MegaHitch coupler vault Pro. I like it but have no earthly idea if it is better than what you have. Works for us though.
Haven't seen that one. Will check it out!
Nice to see your using bolt cutter resistant chain and lock. You should do a video on that as many don't know about those
Great suggestion! I do like putting "ALL" the locks on when we travel. I also always use the big chain overnight!
Suggested list items. Close and latch all windows and shut all vents/fans. Make sure water pump is off. 🤞🏻👍🏻
Great things for the list!!✅
Oh nvm you said water pump and water heater. :) and propane off.
Woah! That's some fancy stuff I just did the total opposite of you guys I sold my 2015 30ft t.t. toy hauler and turned my 2015 f250 into a 4x4 flatbed Pop up truck camper that I totally love but I didn't have any of that fancy leveling stuff or a lock like you do but you guys are doing it right! I really enjoy your channel! But I'm still waiting to find out who is Irene??? I've been watching you forever and either I missed it or your never going to tell us.lol
Sometimes its nice to be small like a truck camper for sure! Irene is Chris's middle name and grandmas name!😄
Love to know where and what lock you purchased for front door. We have a Proven Locks trailer lock on our trailer and so far we are happy with it, no problems. The rubber band idea is great, we only have one overhead cabinet and it has never opened during travel yet, but we have only done a few off road trips and that is when we noticed an upset in our cabinets. Thanks for sharing your first check list before hitting the road.
We got our front door lock on Amazon amzn.to/3BWNUO2 love it! Good to hear you are liking the proven lock, thanks!
Yes, had to do the compact version because of the Titanium door window. We didn't have to enlarge anything and it was pretty much the same size as the factory. It was a tight fit with the extra electrical wires but installed in about 10 minutes! The outside frame of the RVlock is a tad smaller and did expose were they cut the door graphics which was covered by the original lock. It was cut pretty sloppy and you can see it upclose, but our only option is to replace the graphics.
Everything looks great safe travels and happy trails.
Thanks Shary, will do and same to you!
Hi guys doing great, Chris get back on the wheel, the two of you are in the same boat
When it come driving and pulling the RV. Can wait for your next trip enjoy and stay safe....
Had to chuckle at the Walmart comment. Some are sketchier than others for sure and the number allowing overnighting seems to decrease in direct proportion to the amount of trash being left behind.
Yeah, I (Aaron) don't like Walmarts at all! We'll have to tell our worst story sometime of one over on the eastcoast when I woke up to open flames cooking and sketchy 80's vans all around us! 😂 Next video will be our first Walmart in the trailer and the Cat scale.
I'm surprised your window shades don't have latches at the bottom so they are not flapping around when traveling. Our travel trailer has ways to secure them down and there's a sticker above our windows that says to travel with the shades down. . . I assume it's so the sunlight does not fade the wood stained furniture? Not sure, but we follow those instructions anyways. Happy travels guys! :o)
Oh that's really interesting! Yes, our roller shades don't have any latches, just a plastic bar on the bottom that acts as a weight. It bounces around in the wind...and while driving so that's why we decided to travel with them up. 🤷🏼♂️😊
I have had to replace torsion cups every year over the last 3 years.
The exploring begins! Safe traveling.
Yessssss! Thanks!
Hello, I’m sure your with the bikes on the back and the weight in the trailer you might need to readjust your hitch. Your truck should be plenty capable and have plenty of payload to handle anything you have there. Safe travels!!
That's a good point! Would definitely throw off the balance compared to empty. Thanks!
I use Velcro on my cupboard that can pop open and it works great.
Oh good to know Carmen! We've used the velcro once on our last drive and it also worked out great! 😊
@@IreneIronTravels I think avoiding the momentum of that initial pop might be important?
I've never used a rubber band to secure cabinet doors in a trailer before, so maybe it will work out, but I have broken a ton of rubber bands just stretching them out before, so unless you have real, real thick or durable rubber, that those bands will break on their own eventually. Probably not from the cabinets popping open while towing, but from stretching them out to install them, or take them off those handles. The velcro won't last forever either of course, but I would guess they will last longer than repeatedly stretched rubber bands.
I've seen other traveler channels use custom cut pieces of softer wood, that were notched to sit over the cabinet handles, and those seemed to work well and last forever. Though you'd need to find yet another place to store them when not using them on the doors themselves.
Also, you could tell Aaron was really nervous, as his hometown accent came out a lot more while he was moving around the trailer, looking for something he might have missed.
All-in-all it looked like you're getting this new travel method and trailer dialed in. I know there is a bit of a delay between filming and publishing these videos, so I would not be surprised if you have it pretty well dialed in at the time you post this. That, and you will only become more comfortable and confident as time goes on and you do all this prep more and more. I'm sure you were both real nervous when packing up and leaving in your van the first few times as well, but you became fast and efficient pros after a few months. I'm sure you'll do the same here, with this trailer and truck set up.
I haven't heard of using wood blocks like that on the cabinet handles..but I can picture it! That would hold well and last for ever..thanks for the idea! That is an excellent observation on picking up on my nervousness and my accent coming out. My brain was on overload with everything new and it was a long day!😂 You're right, this was about a month ago and we are finding our groove quick! A lot to learn, but being full time, we repeat it enough to get efficient! Thanks!
Love your whole setup. We are also looking at an Outdoors RV. The quality really seems to be good. How do you like your Anderson hitch system and the bike cover for your Rad bikes?
Thanks! Yes, ORV seems to be better than most...not perfect...but better. We like the Andersen so far and its really quick to set up. The biggest complaint Ive heard is a smaller truck (1/2 ton) and a big trailer (length/weight) combo. The bike cover we have is great and I think its the best option for a travel cover..but we have warrantied it our twice for stitching coming loose. But, it travels across the country every year about 12k miles!
Did you ever adjust the Hitch? I am curious to know if it got easier for you too hook up since it looked difficult for you there 🤷♂️ I would assume after you weighed it you adjusted it. I am curious to see the next video and see how much it weighed, Looked like the Tremor didnt squat all that much, all the more reason I got ordered one. 😉
I still haven't adjusted the hitch yet..... we keep changing the weight as we continue to move stuff from the truck to the RV. But, it does tow really good and I'm still getting used to the "feeling" of it. It seems fine up to about 65 mph, but then feels more loose after. Of course, I don't need to tow much over 65mph....but a lot of speed limits are 75 now! It is really simple after doing it couple times and keeps getting easier and faster. Yes, doesn't squat much....maybe an inch or so. Love the truck and congrats on your order! 😊
Our Andersen always was better at the sway control more so than the WD part. Eager to see your CAT numbers
That's what I also heard about the Andersen. I think its a good fit with our 1ton truck and smaller 26ft trailer. CAT scale next week, thanks!!
Back splash does look great!
Thank you!
I’ve got the same hitch lock and it’s working well. It gets easier and I truly feel that my trailer is protected.
We have a smaller slide with a couch and use it all the time while on the road. The slide has never failed so interesting that you can’t use yours.
After watching your hooking up the trailer to the truck, I’m very happy that I have a equalizer hitch. Much easier and I think controls the sway better (I don’t see how the Anderson does sway control) . Do you get any “suck” when a semi passes you going quite a bit faster? We do a little bit and I’m over truck like you. But I do have a short wheelbase (144 inch) 2500HD with a 22 foot trailer.
Looks like a great rig setup. Looking forward to the adventures. Stay safe! Bill in Utah
Hey Bill, thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure exactly why on the slide, but it was the RV manufacture and dealer that said no to use it while in. Could be the style (Scwintech) or could be the that its pretty deep at around 3 feet. That's funny you mention the "suck" as no one else has! We do feel that when a semi passes us from behind on a two lane hwy. It can sneak up on you sometimes. We don't feel any sway from being passed from semis going the other direction on a two lane though.
Good job on the backsplash!
don’t you already have a solar panel on the titanium. i don’t think the truck puts 4.5 amps on that 7-way connector. the wire size doesn;’t support it. if you;re readind the shunt it could be from the solar panel.
No we don't have any solar mounted on the trailer yet...just the 90 watt portable panel. You might be thinking of the 90 watt panel we have mounted on the Tremor truck. I was also surprised by the 4.5 amps, but that was straight out of the 7 pin!
Love the lime green rubber bands! Chris, you look tired, is this just before you got sick? Safe travels.
Yes, this was the beginning of me being sick. I can definitely see it in on my face as well. Aaron cut out some scenes where I was whining about it 😅 It went downhill quickly from here!
I keep forgetting to ask: how are you getting along with the Andersen WDH? Would you recommend it for a smaller trailer.....probably 22ft long, 5,500 lbs gross weight? Thanks!
You guys are in shape- just get good quality non ebikes- much lighter on the rear hitch!
Good morning from the land Down Under. Yay, you're finally getting out onto the road again! Now, I bid you adu, as it's 1:24am on Monday morning over here and it's passed time to go to bed. I will finish this video once the sun has well as truly risen.
Morning! You are up late!😴 We are excited to get back on the road again yes, thanks for watching Down Under!
We always enjoy your videos and we were doing the same with this episode..... then you showed and talked about your Amp Lock! I said to my wife, "Hey, that's the SAME lock that just got delivered today by good old Amazon!" AND THEN.... you made my life miserable by going into too much detail on how much it cost! 🥴 As soon as you said, "$265" my wife said "WHAT!" and my evening went downhill from there!😨🤕. Please ask your viewers for permission to share "mod" prices before airing! 🤣 Good luck and keep us all posted on the Anderson hitch, I've heard lots of good and bad so still undecided. (and don't share the cost).
🤣🤣😂 that's too funny! But a normal reaction to how expensive those are! But, honey.... it's protecting our whole RV!!!
We use the product "Proven" for a lock. You are doing great for this new method of travel/adventure!!!
Awesome! Thank you Joyce!
Oh man, ya'll and your cliffhangers!! lol Catch ya' next week!! Be safe
Sorry!😄😂 Thanks Shay!
Love the rubber band idea. :)
Elbow room!!!! Love the new digs!
Lot's of elbow room!😂
hey guys been watching for a while and love coming along on your crazy adventurous life!!!! Just a friendly suggestion, can you please look into a gimble for camera cause its hard to watch for us that are sensitive to motion sickness. Thanks and love the new outdoors rv, That is one that we are looking at to purchase also.
Thank you for the feedback and for following along! We certainly have more space to move around now and film and we are still getting used to it. We also noticed it as well and will keep working on it! Also, got a new camera and it is a bit bigger and heavier. This was the first day with it and we will improve! Thanks Sparkle and we are loving the ORV...hope you get one!😊
On the door lock you can turn off the sound. FYI
Thank you! I was wondering about that, but haven't looked into it! Defiantly will be turning it off! 😊
I 'm very stressed out watching this video! Chris is right - maybe a 'check list'? Safe travels.
It was in the real moment for sure! Check lists help. Thanks Sue!