Have a towing tip that you wish you knew before you started RVing? Share it in a comment below! 💪

😂😂😂😂 I promise you I have watched this video three times as I'm prepping to travel with my travel trailer the first time. And every time she says rainbow bridge and I think of how hard that was on Mario kart lol lol😂😂😂😂😂

I'm a 23 year veteran trucker, and I can't agree more with your advice!! We as truckers always know what's going on, where the cops are, what lane you should be in, etc etc. If possible, also have a CB radio installed in your vehicle so you can listen in to our chat, and communicate with us!! Great video!!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

David, thank you SO much! That means the world to us. We're constantly trying to spread the knowledge we've learned on our own, and from others, so reading things like this encourage us. Also, great point about getting a CB radio. We'll have to look into it! We'd love to hear what's going on. It may save us in the future from a sticky situation. L+D

Solid video you guys. I also learned from taking short trips. We always drive at 65mph or below. We exaggerate all turns (wide turns). We also learned to take our time whether driving or backing in. You two are amazing. Keep sharing. The RV population is growing because of great people like you two. Safe travels.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Smalls family! 🥰 This comment just made our day. Thank you so much. Reading things like this brings joy to our lives, so that you again. 🙏 L+D

NOW I’m getting pumped!! Lauren is driving!! I’ve never towed anything, so I have lots to learn! But Lauren gives me encouragement, for sure!!

Great info. One thing I do when traveling the mountains of BC, Canada is to use your transmission. I down shift (most automatics have a manual way to down shift) to assist in slowing down or maintaining a certain speed while going down a hill. It definitely saves on your brakes. Just a tip.

Look into using engine braking. Saves your brakes and helps maintain control. Some vehicles have it built in to the tow haul mode. If not your just manually downshift.

Great video! I can add a tip, we rented a 30ft travel trailer with ZERO experience last month. Heh we found getting around a gas station to be the hardest thing ever! The tip we learned from that experience is to use Google satellite to scout larger gas stations ahead of time and try not to hit the busy ones. We went to a very busy giant gas station got stuck and blocked the traffic until we finally managed to wiggle out. In the struggle we ended up pinching the electrical cord 7pin thing to the truck. Thankfully the cord was functioning but we had to pay $80 extra for the kind owners to replace it. Lesson learned go to a medium less busy gas station!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

SophiaTheHobbit, thank you so much for sharing your tip and personal experience. Everyone reading this and thank you later. Solid advice! 🙏 L+D

You guys are so great. I love all the tips. Next year we’re on the road with three littles I’m really enjoying your channel ❤️

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

🥰Aww, thank you so much Rustic Alaskans. Y'all are going to have so much fun together. You'll be creating a lifetime of memories for those littles, and for yourselves. Keep up with us in comments and on live streams. We'd love to track your progress and maybe someday soon we'll meet ya on the road. Have a wonderful day! Lauren + Daniel

Are we not going to talk about Daniel’s cutoff jean shorts? He’s a whole vibe these days!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Rachael, he loves talking about those dang jean shorts. I’m hoping he doesn’t decide on the stache, but it seems there’s no talkin him out of it! 🤣 Lauren

Super helpful. My husband and I hope to get an airstream in the near future and I’m scared to tow. This made me feel more at ease 😊

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Brittany, that makes us so happy to hear! We definitely don't want to sugar coat it. You will encounter challenges BUT, it is soooo worth it! Just make sure to go slooooow and you'll be fine. Y'all have got this! L+D

Hey guys, just watched your video and must say, it was great. I actually used to drive a semi few years ago, but have been off the road now for 16 years. Well, I've sold out and am about 3 weeks away from going Full-Time RV. You video served as a great refresher for me! Thanks again! Oh yeah, I just happened to stumble on the video, but now that I've discovered your channel, have subscribed :-).

@Wanderlocal

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks for the amazing comment. We have learned SO MUCH from truckers along the way. Especially, those that we’ve shared a campground with that now RV. Lots of respect for anyone driving this big beautiful country in a big rig! 🙌

Thanks for sharing this info. Very helpful. At 8:53 - you really need to downshift when going down long hills. Not just rely on your brakes.

Thank you! This is greatly helpful for me as I am about to pick up my new AS Globetrotter 25’, by myself! Wish me luck. Your tips are truly helpful.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Tricia, you are most welcome! We’re glad you enjoyed the video. You must be so excited, and I’m sure a little nervous (that’s perfectly normal), but you are going to have so many memorable adventures ahead! How fun!!! L+D

@tguthrie1121

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal thank you

You guys are such a joy to watch . Always great videos, so enjoyable. Stay safe and Thank you for sharing.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Andy! Glad you liked this one. We've learned a lot in the past year or so and always want to pass along the things we've learned in hopes it'll help someone else. 🙏#payingitforward L+D

Although practicing towing forward and learning to turn is important since you do it 98% of the time. Find an empty parking lot or area, and practice backing up! Learning how to go straight back is important as well as turning while backing up. It’s the hardest thing to get used to and master.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

👌 Solid tips, ArizonaBabaBooey! It's that 2% that'll get ya. We hope you're having a wonderful week. L+D

Thank you for the video and great tips. I’ll be towing a cargo trailer from PA to NC this week. I am looking to get into RV’ing soon as well.

@Wanderlocal

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you! I’ve been watching towing trailer for newbie videos for a while but they all miss these very, very first time basic advise.

Thank you for this video. As someone that is about to two his first travel travel this week, I appreciate this. Some of the tips I knew but it is good to get a reminder, like making a right turn is actually harder than a left turn.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, wdsj! We're glad that you found the information helpful. We've learned so much from others along this journey, and it's always nice to pay it forward. Have a wonderful day! Lauren + Daniel

We stayed at the Air Capital too, back in July. As we were leaving, my wife got on the walkie-talkie prior to departure so we could check the signals…”passenger side, yes, no, yes, no…”. :-)

Good solid advice. Also check over head branches: not every campground keeps them trimmed up. Stay safe.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Kurt, that is a SOLID tip! I'd never even thought about that. I (Daniel) need to do a better job of checking those branches. 😬 We hope you're having a wonderful week!

Another awesome video! I love watching you guys! Couple tips I use that I have found works for me are A) before I leave, after I’m hooked up and everyone is loaded in the truck, I get back out. I start at the driver’s front corner of the truck. I walk around the truck and camper. I touch everything that opens, locks, moves, hooks up, ties down. If it moves I touch it to assure it’s shut, locked, hooked etc. and I mean everything! While driving, I always drive with my parking lights on. I do this so I can see the corner lights in the trailer are on, and If they go out, It will be an indication something is wrong with the power hookup. Also while driving, I always check the on-ramps while I’m going down the interstate. If I see cars coming up the on-ramp, I move over before I get to the merger. I do this because some of the closest calls I have had towing are people rushing up the on-ramp because they don’t want to be behind a vehicle towing. I’d rather merge earlier and on my terms. Last to piggy back off watch what the truckers are doing. I have never thought of that, but we do travel with a hand held cb radio. We listen to the truckers because they put out good info before you even run into issues like accidents and other things! Just tips I use that have worked for me! 😎😎 safe travels and can’t wait for you next video!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Solid advice, sir! Really solid advice here. 🙏 We have a lot of newbie RVers that follow this channel and are going to learn a lot from comments like this, so that you so much for sharing. Heck, we always learn from these comments! It's one of our favorite parts of having a channel! L+D

When going down a mountain road wouldn’t you be better off shifting into a lower gear to control your speed versus using your brakes at all?

@robwestley7370

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely we always do.

Here’s another way to check your lights on your tv and trailer. This is useful when you don’t have someone to help you, so you don’t have to hop out to check numerous times. You do not have to turn on your car to do this. 1. Turn on your lights and flashers. 2 Get out of the tv and check your lights. 3. The flashers turn on the blinker lights and the brake lights. The lights turn on all the lights. 4. Go back and turn off flashers and put the lights back to the setting you want them on. Typically each of us have a set up and break down routine. When getting ready to leave I check the outside that my husband typical does (focus on the hitch setup) and he checks the inside. One of us will pull the trailer out of the site while the other checks the site for anything we missed and another walk around the trailer.. It’s good practice to swap set up and break down jobs. We don’t do that enough.. That might make a good video of you swapping jobs.

I live about 3 miles from the fairgrounds where y’all were help set that even up every year. I work with a equipment rental company. Save travels

I absolutely love the camera on sulley. Great idea and such a cool view.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mi amigo! I (Daniel) have been trying out some cool new angles. Camera mounts seem to be my latest obsession, too. The more we can do to bring y'all along for the ride, the better! We also just upgraded our microphone (this one wasn't all that great) and camera (better in low light situations), so you'll begin to see these improve even more. We hope you're having a wonderful week. We'll chat again soon! Daniel

Thank you for sharing guys helps a lot !!!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Kirk! Glad we could help out. 🙌 L+D

Awesome tips! Thank guys!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Vance, you’re welcome! We’re glad you enjoyed the video. 🙌 Lauren + Daniel

Great vid guys. As for towing speeds, most states have a max speed for TT. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

pvc2112, that's a great point! And, as you said, slow and smooth is always the way to go. We're always blown away when we see an RV pass us going 80mph or greater. 🤯Despite all of the crazy things we do, we definitely don't have a death wish. Traveling at those speeds is a danger to everyone on the road. We hope you're having a wonderful week, and glad you enjoyed this one. L+D

Great Video ❤️

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, IPR! 🙏 Lauren + Daniel

Just recently stumbled across you guys when looking at Airstream videos then started going back and watching the beginning ones to listen to the story of your new journey. It was nice to learn that you guys were from my area (a little bit south in Venice). I am subscribed and look forward to following your journey!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jeff! Thanks for subscribing. We’re glad to have you along for the journey. If at any point you have questions, just drop them in a comment. And, we will always call the West coast of Florida home! It’s just so beautiful there. Right?!?! 😍 Lauren + Daniel

@jeffslapp313

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal After a stormy weekend on the West Coast of Fl--I have been binging on your videos from the start. You guys have become one of my favorite RV channels! I can so relate to your early challenges as Newbies. Thanks for keeping it real!

Excellent job guys! 👏 When a semi passes you do you get any push or suck as they go by? I think the exhaust part that took the little dent is the Diesel particulate filter which is one of the emissions devices on your diesel. It’s what uses the DPF fluid. Been on that road a few times both in the car and Motorcycle. Windy is the rule there. Soon with our trailer I hope! Thanks for the tips! You guys make it look easy. Bill and Olivia in Utah Ps. In some states the law does require you to pull over to the next lane for any “emergency equipment “ which does include broken down vehicles. Here in Utah they purposely park in the right lane with the light bar on and if you don’t move over they will soon visit you on the side of the road with a warning or worst. 😮

We have been camping and towing everything from pop ups to Airstreams since early 1980’s and I love and look forward to others refresher course / reminders. Its reassuring and I always learn something. Thank you! for an informative and enjoyable video. BTW, Keep in mind truckers and pets are know to pee on ground next to their vehicles in rest areas, for next time you Lie down on The asphalt in a rest area 🥴 😂

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Joe, thank you! 🙏 We genuinely appreciate reading comments like this. ❤️Oh, and about that rest area thing. 🤢We will DEFINITELY never do that again. Thanks for the info. We'd never thought about that. L+D

@Joe-cu4hi

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal BTW I think with the great chemistry you and your wife have it would be amazing if you did a short spoof on Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball’s “Long, Long Trailer” I would love to see that! 😂

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Ya never know! We may end up doing that. 😉

have you tried the automatic engine brake on your super duty? We go down steep grades all the time and I never have to touch the brakes pulling our classic 30

when driving you should keep your eyes on the road instead of turning your head and look at the camera you can move your eyes to look at the dash

Hey guys I found your video very informative. One question I have is does weight position in a Rv make a big difference? Like is it better to place more weight in the front or rear or try to place things as evenly as possible? I don't even have a Rv yet I'm doing as much researching as possible. Thanks!

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Uly, that is an EXCELLENT question and I'm (Daniel) glad you asked. The short answer is that you want it balanced and I'd definitely recommend a weight distribution hitch, also known as WDH. We use Equal-I-zer, but there are several reputable brands (Blue Ox, ProPride, and more). We typically place the heaviest items closest to the floor and centrally located over the axels on towing days. You still need to keep in mind the total GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) so you don't overload the RV. Also, too much weight in the rear can be bad news. Here's a good video to show you the effect of putting too much weight in the rear of the RV - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmuLlJtsdtXgiNI.html

Question! Do you unhook the trailer every time you get to a camp ground? Even if you’re only staying a night or two.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

John, that's a GREAT question. This is Daniel. If it's just one night and we're not going anywhere that evening AND I have enough gas still left in the tank than I'll usually leave everything hooked up. Otherwise, I just try to make unhooking as efficient as possible. I have lots of little tricks. We'll have to shoot a video soon to show you.

Great video. How did you mount the camera on top of the truck? Thanks

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, Saamr2012. We use a triple suction cup mount. I’ll (Daniel) include a link so you can check it out. I absolutely love this mount. We use it with a DJI Osmo Action, but it also holds GoPro cameras too. www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7LNJNJ?ref=exp_wanderlocal_dp_vv_mw

@saamr2012

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal Thanks

Hi Stephanie. Love your channel. I live in Alaska and our target has hardly anything. Still summer clothes and a lot of bare shelves. Leaving Alaska next year. Are you guys still moving to Texas

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hi again, Rustic! I forgot to ask you on your last comment, but we've heard mixed things about the roads in Alaska. Are they as bad as people say they are, or does it just depend on where you are? We're hoping to caravan up there in the next few years and always wondered about that. L+D

@rusticalaskans6814

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal there’s a lot of road construction going on. They are much better. I’m excited about all the people planning to come up. You should do a meetup. Canada has some really bad roads with frost heaves. I’ve heard of people breaking trailer axles because they didn’t slow down in time

Tire pieces are called Gators...

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Brandon, thanks! From here on out we’re calling them that. 🙌 L+D

you can get a SSB CB radio for your truck to talk to truckers

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

James, this is Daniel. That is solid advice. I’ll have to look into one and figure out where to mount it in the truck. I can see that being very helpful to have. Thanks for the tip. 🙏

@jamesfederspiel4989

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal you could mount it under the dash and power it with the lighter and then you could quickly remove from the truck if you need to. You mount a camera on your mirror that way you could keep watching the road while driving

each stop top off gas cheap? {not calif}No hurry,chock last thing up when ready to drive off, longer take the city bypass,move over a lane when freeway merge with another freeway, some change,slow infront of you,come on the on ramp at 40mph, change back long past the on ramp transition point, on ramps watch the cars coming down the ramp,adjust speed,semis or outher rvs flash lights it s ok for Them to change lanes,my 25" airstream rear twins.has 3 outside lockers and rear trunk locked with the key that why I know they are closed #1 alway s looking in the mirrors

Triple Checking is totally unacceptable