Inside An RV Technician's Tool Bag

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Certified Mobile RV Technician, Darren Koepp, explains what tools he uses for every day carry in his RV tech tool bag.
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  • @JayHutchG
    @JayHutchG3 жыл бұрын

    Darren I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your vids. I’ve watched most of them and kinda knew how to do most of the stuff, but your personality and no nonsense approach to explaining the process is a breath of fresh air. Don’t care about others saying TMI, I can determine what to do so much more efficiently if I understand the underlying process. Sorry for long winded kudos, but I greatly appreciate what you do. I also know the added effort making the vids can surely be a pain in the arse. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @RVWeekendsRC1
    @RVWeekendsRC12 жыл бұрын

    Hey there. I just found your channel. I doing a RVTI level 2 hybrid class and I'll be certified in 2 months. Thanks for the links.

  • @larrysmith3181
    @larrysmith31812 жыл бұрын

    Would be great to see a video just on trouble shooting AC problems

  • @heroesandzeros7802
    @heroesandzeros78022 жыл бұрын

    Try the Thomas & Betts 2000. Wire and tie wrap cutters in the nose, strippers in the jaws, cuts off screws, and crimps. I have wired thousands of industrial control panels and repaired countless things and I have preferred these 100%. A little expensive but I have worn these out several times over.

  • @jameshrabchak8350
    @jameshrabchak83503 жыл бұрын

    Yet another of your videos that I couldn't stop watching Darren. I guess I'm considered a tool nut also. I thought at my age I had pretty much everything I needed. Now I can't wait to see my wife's face when another $105 worth of tools shows up from Amazon! Great videos, keep it up.

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti2 жыл бұрын

    Well thought out tool bag. Experience shows what you often need. I will be looking at updating my RV tool bag. I am a do it your self RV owner. Life is good on the road

  • @peterleone2140
    @peterleone21402 жыл бұрын

    Darren, your awesome. one of the best techs ive seen so far. thank you (40 year master auto tech)

  • @DownsizingMakesCents
    @DownsizingMakesCents2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe I watched this entire one hour video, i’m not an RV technician I’m an RV owner that does all my own repair and this video it was very helpful, I have a lot of the same tools but you really showed me some interesting things I need to add to my bag. Does that fluke 325 do inrush amps? I wish I had that cap when I fixed my toilet.

  • @justinandress9518
    @justinandress95184 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say how awesome Darren is. He helped us out last summer replacing the front legs in our 5th wheel. It was fun learning how he got into the career and is enjoying life as a full time RVer.

  • @triciamyrvworks8263

    @triciamyrvworks8263

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's very nice, Justin!

  • @haydensommers420
    @haydensommers4203 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this great video. I just started a new job as a service tech at Camping World and your videos are very helpful...

  • @augiemattheiss
    @augiemattheiss4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, extremely practical, thank you. Note: that white PVC tape and a Sharpie can make great labels for all kinds of applications. PVC tape holds up better over time than many other types of tape.

  • @markiefufu
    @markiefufu3 жыл бұрын

    I love Wera screwdrivers and Kinipex pliers! I have a set of the Wera chiseldrivers that have a 1/4 square socket hole on top so you can add a rachet for extra torque. I also love the idea of using 12v tool batteries for a temp power source. I have 20v DeWalt tools, but my heated hoodie runs off Milwaukee 12v fuel.

  • @JoshuaBence
    @JoshuaBence4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Perhaps you could show all the most common used parts to stock your trailer with? that would be fantastic!

  • @zedhead2864
    @zedhead28644 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Darrin. Glad to see you on the mend. Feel better!

  • @ronlapierre5977
    @ronlapierre59774 жыл бұрын

    Oh BTW, I have a Veto Pro Pack bag. Had it for over 10 years and I do beat it! Very rugged and has the PVC base that you talked about to weather any water or dampness. A bit pricey but definitely been worth it. They have lots of different configurations to choose from.

  • @noelfouts2181
    @noelfouts21814 жыл бұрын

    I love tools - this is an awesome practical video. Hope to see your tool trailer video soon!

  • @coderedfit
    @coderedfit4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. It's those tools used daily and how they are carried that make life easier for a tech.

  • @ljellison1950
    @ljellison19504 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video, not wanting to be a RV tech but the info is really great for the RV owner. thx Hope you are feeling better now. Stay healthy.

  • @dar7771
    @dar77713 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It helped me put together a bag to keep in trailer that will be useful and not loaded with things that are not practical.

  • @goforit5844
    @goforit58444 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, Helpful, and Very Much appreciated...! Keep the video’s coming...

  • @chetusher444
    @chetusher4444 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Darren, I see a couple of tools I'll pick up soon. Hope you feel better soon.

  • @jbrosam
    @jbrosam3 жыл бұрын

    You are the man. You have helped me learn and save so much. This tool video is so helpful...way to video while sick👍

  • @jockthompson5902
    @jockthompson59023 жыл бұрын

    I Enjoy your videos, one more special tool for your bag, cut an old 3 prong ext. cord leave about 3" on the male side cut the hot and neutral solder an alligator on the ground and you will always have a panel ground for your meter at any receptacle. If you need more length you can plug it into an ext cord to get where your working.

  • @waynecummings1480
    @waynecummings14803 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video. I have about the same tools in my motor home. Your advice is right-on.

  • @ronlapierre5977
    @ronlapierre59774 жыл бұрын

    Great video Darrin. My tool bags are like yours. Looks like a mess but I always know where they are. Some good ideas on tools to bring on the road. I have all 20 volt Dewalt cause yes I am a remodeler so now I’m gonna have to at least get a 12 volt drill just to have the batteries. Thanks again. Love your style. Keep up the great videos.

  • @jeffchapman8992
    @jeffchapman8992 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! Thank you for making this video.

  • @edwardvan00
    @edwardvan003 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video! Thanks Darren.

  • @ronilsonfreitas3907
    @ronilsonfreitas39072 жыл бұрын

    Last channel I really like these types of tools

  • @charlesrose7212
    @charlesrose72122 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thanks! 😀

  • @leonardfay7073
    @leonardfay70732 жыл бұрын

    Awesome post!

  • @phillipmorris1334
    @phillipmorris13344 жыл бұрын

    hello from the Ozarks Darren!! excellent review!! cheers!

  • @darbyallie69
    @darbyallie692 жыл бұрын

    Ready for that trailer video. Love this vid.

  • @clwbob
    @clwbob3 жыл бұрын

    Sending some love your way Darren. Going to RV repair school in January and have been following your videos. Very informative and I get a lot out of them. One thing you didn't provide a link for was the Wago connectors. Are there different sizes? Which is most common?

  • @larryclark6212
    @larryclark62123 жыл бұрын

    Great Video!!

  • @survivethat2012
    @survivethat20124 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your video. Keep them coming.

  • @curiousgeorge2193
    @curiousgeorge21933 жыл бұрын

    love the logical selection of tools. I am surprised that you do not carry vice grip pliers

  • @KrisVworksforMe
    @KrisVworksforMe Жыл бұрын

    Great info and happy to buy through you. Thanks for sharing

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support. It really does help.

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt4 жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO thanks Don

  • @nathanjohnston2185
    @nathanjohnston21854 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos, thanks for making them. I’m a want to be RV technician.

  • @triciamyrvworks8263

    @triciamyrvworks8263

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nathan, sorry for the late reply. Hope you are able to get into the RV tech field you desire! Feel free to email info@myrvworks.com if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer.

  • @georgefenrich4119
    @georgefenrich41194 жыл бұрын

    WOW, Great video...LONG, but needed to see all this! You have it down. I TOOO would have ALL that and not much more.

  • @texasproud3332
    @texasproud33324 жыл бұрын

    First of all not everyone that feels under the weather has caught the virus so please get past that , good video and that’s what I do is approximately every month I dump the veto bag clean it out and reorganize great idea

  • @hyper-1
    @hyper-14 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, can you do an in depth video on a schwintec slide system. Keep up the great videos, you are my go to RV doctor. Cheerz

  • @rvansteen1
    @rvansteen1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @420bunny6
    @420bunny63 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @Rvidaloco
    @Rvidaloco3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!

  • @charlesyoungblood7561
    @charlesyoungblood75613 жыл бұрын

    All I would say is Awesome!

  • @johnboy8397
    @johnboy83973 жыл бұрын

    Great Video I'm subscribing now. I'm not an RV tech but I do have plenty of the tools you have. No Chisels LOL. I do like the electrical Plugs you have. I'll have to make some up. Thanks!!

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Жыл бұрын

    Hope you fell better soon god bless

  • @bsoutdooradventures9541
    @bsoutdooradventures95414 жыл бұрын

    Sir..great video! Do you have a opinion on best battery for Winnebago Navion house battery. Thanks !

  • @rixrig6193
    @rixrig61933 жыл бұрын

    You could use the ‘plastic dip’ made to coat tool handles and ‘paint’ the bottom of your tool bag to make the bottom solid plastic.

  • @michaelmelanson6113
    @michaelmelanson61133 жыл бұрын

    Darren, do you keep extra RV screws on hand? If so, what type & sizes?

  • @qa7177
    @qa71774 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, going to pick up some tools, will use you list. As a side note, hope you didn't pick up the coronavirus.

  • @darlenebuchanan2075
    @darlenebuchanan20753 жыл бұрын

    For water proofing the bottom of your toolbag could you use the spray bedliner?

  • @johnmayfield7068
    @johnmayfield70683 жыл бұрын

    Grade video on tape super 33 yes have you ever used the silicone tape good for moisture i used it a lot in industrial work

  • @veryinterested2382
    @veryinterested23824 жыл бұрын

    Are you using the Wago connectors for AC and DC wires

  • @ribster2010
    @ribster20103 жыл бұрын

    Any chance of going through your trailer with other tools you would use in your trade?

  • @signguy7079
    @signguy70793 жыл бұрын

    Nice job! I want to be an awesome RV technician just like you! Where do you suggest I start?

  • @jameskevintaylor1655
    @jameskevintaylor16554 жыл бұрын

    Have a ? I stay at a place for 4 months at a time thinking about getting a 110 2o gal or a little bigger water heater I have hot and cold drain lines under my rv could I just tie in to the those lines too add to my hot water and to amount of hot water.

  • @susans3411
    @susans34114 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information! Detailed and specific. 🎖

  • @phillipmorris1334
    @phillipmorris13344 жыл бұрын

    hello Darren I didn't find your link to the electrical connectors in this video. replaces the butt connectors. the ones with 1 or2 or3 or4 holes with snap lids that can be removed. thanks!! you said amazon has their own brand

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @jeffreyengle2762
    @jeffreyengle27622 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I live in an RV full-time and my question to you is what is the torque value of the screws inside my electrical box on the 12 V side as well as the AC side? I know I need a torque driver for it but I want to get the right one.

  • @joelshaw1961
    @joelshaw19614 жыл бұрын

    I went to your tool link but I didn't see a link to the reusable wire connectors that you showed. Can you please give me the link. By the way I love this video.

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @kalebstout7673
    @kalebstout7673 Жыл бұрын

    Hey man I’m going to be attending rv training in a couple weeks and the school recommends the Klein 8100CL or the Ames. I’ve always heard and planned on getting a fluke being they’re the best. What do you think on the Klein vs the fluke.

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    That's like getting into the Ford versus Chevy versus Dodge versus Toyota debate. I don't know that I want to touch that one lol. I've been in the electrical trade for my entire adult life. I've just always used Fluke meters so I know their products and mine have taken spills off of ladders, workef in the rain, freezing cold and always deliver a quick response when I'm testing a circuit. My attitude is I want my tools to work as hard as I do regardless of the condition and Fluke has always delivered. But you're going to pay a premium for your Fluke meters.

  • @icejd7
    @icejd74 жыл бұрын

    Great videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I ordered some tools through your amazon links and can’t wait to use them! Any future video plans for changing a gate valve on sewer line?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi icejd7, Thanks for the support from our Amazon affiliate links. We are so glad to hear that our videos were able to help you! If you would like to support us even more please consider becoming an "RV Community Supporter" on our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/myrvworks Darren is always open for video suggestions. We will add the gate-valve R&R to his fishbowl to cover in a future video! Happy Camping, My RV Works Media Team

  • @DennisWintjes2
    @DennisWintjes24 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Like #37

  • @riseup3117
    @riseup31172 жыл бұрын

    which wire connectors , Not in your parts store

  • @royburklow2314
    @royburklow2314 Жыл бұрын

    What was the tool you used to find a short in a wire terminal on a furnace? It said short was 3 ft away or 20 ft away. I haven't been able to find video

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, yes, you are looking for the Fluke TS-90. Love that tool. We have it listed on our Amazon affiliate store. You can get to it from here. www.amazon.com/shop/myrvworksinc/list/2W2YSX9XQOGUM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsflist_aipsfmyrvworksinc_SSTPW7ST55NDXDTKDW26

  • @edleonard2595
    @edleonard25954 жыл бұрын

    good video how about a video on your trailer set up?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ed, We have in the video fishbowl a tour of his service trailer, so be on the lookout for that one. We are so glad to hear that our videos were able to help you! If you would like to support us please consider becoming an "RV Community Supporter" on our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/myrvworks Happy Camping, My RV Works Media Team

  • @edleonard2595

    @edleonard2595

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MyRVWorks thanks for the update

  • @joerush2441
    @joerush24412 жыл бұрын

    Those putty scrapers are awesome compared to a blue putty bone!

  • @paintfreak50
    @paintfreak504 жыл бұрын

    Do you use or recommend Wago electrical connectors ?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @kennyshane3262
    @kennyshane32623 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Darren! You know how much you just cost me? lol

  • @ronilsonfreitas3907
    @ronilsonfreitas39072 жыл бұрын

    good night very good

  • @StuffBudDuz
    @StuffBudDuz2 жыл бұрын

    Duracell batteries went to crap a few years back. I don't know if they changed management or ownership or what, but they're garbage now.

  • @phillipmorris1334
    @phillipmorris13344 жыл бұрын

    hello Darren what wago or amazon connectors package is most useful?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @phillipmorris1334

    @phillipmorris1334

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MyRVWorks thanks I used ur link and bought a pack!

  • @travelkylestyle
    @travelkylestyle2 жыл бұрын

    As a Mobile RV tech working for yourself is the pay alright?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    2 жыл бұрын

    If the business is structured properly then yes.

  • @JoeT.1960
    @JoeT.19604 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @eoleol4750
    @eoleol4750 Жыл бұрын

    Is Port Angeles a good place to be a mechanic, a diesel mechanic, entry level mechanic?

  • @MyRVWorks

    @MyRVWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    With as many logging trucks and logging equipment that we have in this area not to mention the shipyards, I would expect a diesel mechanic would be in high demand in this area.

  • @eoleol4750

    @eoleol4750

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MyRVWorks Thanks for getting back to me

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    @ronilsonfreitas39072 жыл бұрын

    🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

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    @grumpyg93503 жыл бұрын

    🙈

  • @Miniscapes515
    @Miniscapes5153 жыл бұрын

    5:20 that poor fluke

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    @loganeley2342 Жыл бұрын

    comment

  • @veetrovic3430
    @veetrovic34304 жыл бұрын

    Had to shut it off. Sorry man, but that confusing spaghetti bowl backdrop of tools made it way too difficult to pick out any visual detail on my 3” phone screen of what you were describing. Thanks tho for the Aquahot diagnostic & repair vids. Those were useful.

  • @reymonti5504
    @reymonti55042 жыл бұрын

    tipo desordenado, trata torpemente las herramientas que por cierto están resucias.

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    @strongestfan98232 жыл бұрын

    You lost me when you started begging

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    @ronfriday52354 жыл бұрын

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