New To RVing? 10 Things Every RV Owner Needs To Know - Tips Tools & Tires

New to RVing? Just bought your first RV? Here's 10 things every new RV owner needs to know before hitting the road!
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  • @KenKnowledge
    @KenKnowledge5 жыл бұрын

    Here's a tip for you guy's. When the torque wrench is stored and not in use, you're supposed to release the spring tension in the handle/adjuster, or else it might not torque to the set spec number on the handle due to the spring geting bad for being under constant tension.

  • @blastemduke9973
    @blastemduke99733 жыл бұрын

    Newbies alert; we just got our first travel trailer (Keystone Bullet 19') and we've been working on it all week getting it road worthy and safe. Things we did just to make our new RV comfortable (hope this helps someone) Replaced tires. Replaced tongue jack. Replaced battery. Replaced propane tank regulator w/twin hoses. Bought and used tools to flush our different items; water heater, black tank, fresh water tank and the toilet. We bought a couple fun things to but we wanted to take care of the safety items. Now our first run will be a little over 700 miles. LoL Some say that's too far for the first trip; we agree, but we're gonna do it anyway. You guys stay safe and thank you for the tips! And remember, while doing your air pressure check on your tires, check your wheel lug nuts! Stay Safe

  • @bsnouty4762
    @bsnouty47623 жыл бұрын

    I’m about to live in one alone and know nothing! Thank you for the info! Subscribed!!

  • @seanhood6902

    @seanhood6902

    3 жыл бұрын

    My wife and i are doing the same. Its a little daunting, but channels like this one are very helpfuk

  • @bsnouty4762

    @bsnouty4762

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@seanhood6902 it has been 2 weeks and so far so good!! I just got my diesel truck so now I get to learn how to fit them together lol

  • @seanhood6902

    @seanhood6902

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well im sure youll do just fine. Enjoy your adventures and be safe!

  • @george7641
    @george76415 жыл бұрын

    Im glad to have run across your vid. finally something sensible to talk about.I was an over the road driver well over 40 years and your tips are well spoken and sensable especiall y considering your age. keep up the great vids

  • @RBDinNC
    @RBDinNC4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this. I'm picking up my first RV next week so it really helps to have a video of the tools needed and even better that you listed them with links!

  • @Stardust_4300
    @Stardust_43004 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the MOST important video I've seen so far! Thank you, especially for tehe list of items/tools you need to have.. wow ..great video 👌 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @FateUnbound

    @FateUnbound

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you found it helpful 👍😁

  • @robw3027
    @robw30275 жыл бұрын

    Great information. Two young people having a good time and enjoying life- also good to see.

  • @moabmike31

    @moabmike31

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely. I hope to run into these two out on the road some day!

  • @terencethurlow7780
    @terencethurlow77803 жыл бұрын

    The tip on tire covers is great. Few are water resistant/proof. I found highly water resistant at vinyl coversing by Mel

  • @Herk988
    @Herk9885 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great advice! We are putting the surge protector on our shopping list!

  • @paulconnors2047
    @paulconnors20474 жыл бұрын

    I love your comment about taking it slow. I actually find it really relaxing, hit cruise control at 60-65 in the far right lane and just cruise.

  • @stonehavenminis
    @stonehavenminis5 жыл бұрын

    Great advice! Those gloves are also handy for cleaning kitty litter. A nice to have is a TPMS, tire pressure monitoring system, and one thing I feel is mandatory is a non contact voltage tester and gfci outlet tester to make sure you don’t have “hot skin”.

  • @leoncalderon8404
    @leoncalderon84045 жыл бұрын

    I think Jenny's Campsite Reviews are by far the best reviews online or anywhere for that matter! Please keep up the great work!

  • @xReaperx5
    @xReaperx55 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advise. Love the energy you guys have. Keep up the good work!

  • @thomasdipaolo2349
    @thomasdipaolo23495 жыл бұрын

    This one of my favorite videos you both have posted. Thanks

  • @percivalhowell7516
    @percivalhowell75165 жыл бұрын

    Sound advice. And the vibe is positive; and Jenny is adorbs! Thx f/posting 🌺

  • @olvera93eo
    @olvera93eo5 жыл бұрын

    Fate Unbound, I enjoy your videos and get motivated watching them. Y'all are doing great and I hope the best for you two and the dog.

  • @dclamby
    @dclamby5 жыл бұрын

    I would HIGHLY recommend a TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) to keep track of both temperature and pressure of each and every tire while going down the road. A TPMS system will alert you to a problem before it happens (other than an instant blowout). It's an awsome thing to have.

  • @lindahouston9331
    @lindahouston93314 жыл бұрын

    Great advice! You mentioned so many things I would have never thought of!

  • @wcarlhepker4806
    @wcarlhepker48065 жыл бұрын

    When we were beginners on our first camping trip, the thing we forgot to bring was raincoats and/or umbrellas. We really paid for that one when the sky let go! We got just as soaked as if we had jumped into a swimming pool fully clothed for an hour! That is not something unique to being in an RV but it can certainly become terribly important, quickly!!

  • @jacij742
    @jacij7425 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is becoming my go to for everything but especially for the knowledge. 🦉You definitely have the right to be making these videos and are pros! Thanks so much for sharing so I can make a checklist and buy from your Amazon link! 👌

  • @FateUnbound

    @FateUnbound

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thank you Jaci!!!

  • @rtpman1953
    @rtpman19535 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. I just finished a 5k mile Astronomy trip and encountered a leak. Your ladder would have been perfect. Techs were sure it was windows. Turned out to be a tear of the rubber roof while staying at a Walmart during a windstorm. One thing I need to correct is internet connectivity. You may already have a video on tis but would love to see one if you don't. I do 80% Boondocking. Love your videos and the no BS info. Keep up the great work.

  • @theaccountant5133
    @theaccountant51334 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Nice of you to take the time to make your video.

  • @heartofdixie67
    @heartofdixie674 жыл бұрын

    I DRIVE A SEMI TRUCK TOO AND USE YOUR SAME EXCELLENT ADVICE !!! GETTING MY 1st TRAILER AND APPRECIATE Y’ALL ADVICE !!!👍👍👍

  • @paulbaker3144
    @paulbaker31444 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. This is a decent summary of some basics.

  • @michaelcarstensen3750
    @michaelcarstensen37505 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful advice. I loved the listing of tools and other tips. Well done. My wife and I are now retired and expect to become full-time RV'ers within a year. We have had RVs before but only as weekend family campers. Now, its time for the bigger adventure.

  • @mattmayo3539
    @mattmayo35394 жыл бұрын

    When we started out fresh with our 5th wheel back in 2005 we were just about clueless. KZread was just an idea. It’s so nice that mystery is gone and the community of RVing now has a place to share thoughts and idea. Tips and tricks to RVing we’re handing down through generations. It’s really great to hear everyone’s different methods to camping.

  • @lauravelkei
    @lauravelkei4 жыл бұрын

    Terrific blog guys! I'm prepping my own journey!

  • @ryejack
    @ryejack5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this was a super useful video post! I LOVE that you give specifics and go into depth. Most top 10 lists are pretty general and half the tips are obvious or common sense. Your video was much more useful. Thank you!

  • @55197A
    @55197A5 жыл бұрын

    We would like to thank you so much for your input and your time. Our rig is about the same size as yours and so we always look for your reviews and trust your evaluation of the campsites that you go to. Thanks so much.

  • @charschneider1623
    @charschneider16235 жыл бұрын

    Loved how you made the video interesting. With all the laughing and joking made it great

  • @theclan4adventures
    @theclan4adventures3 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I have been considering rv living for years and we have gotten alot of info over the last 3 years this is one of the best videos I have found for beginners and I appreciate the time you guys spent making it and posting it up for people to see.

  • @mildredlackey1938
    @mildredlackey19384 жыл бұрын

    Your personality’s and humor is a breath of fresh air, live life as you like and stay safe,

  • @RVSimpleLife
    @RVSimpleLife3 жыл бұрын

    💯 Great video, thanks for sharing. Happy trails!

  • @leonardwood8024
    @leonardwood80245 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thanks for the info. Happy trails.

  • @MissBELLE003
    @MissBELLE0035 жыл бұрын

    You guys give such good advice

  • @LastChanceTinyHouse
    @LastChanceTinyHouse5 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you two talk, and a lot of what you say makes good sense for people for RV's and some for me only because I have a tiny house on wheels and there a little different then an RV. But I get you. I love the Jenny updates on camping sites, they are awesome.

  • @treemoon6394

    @treemoon6394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are tiny houses any easier?

  • @Michaelw777.52
    @Michaelw777.524 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Extremely useful. You moved some of my lower priority items much further up the list.

  • @keawewong6110
    @keawewong61105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! This video is super useful. My wife and I are preparing to go RVing full time. Please keep making more videos. Teach us how to do it right.

  • @markehesse5000
    @markehesse50005 жыл бұрын

    you guys are wonderful! and great RV tips...thanks!

  • @TheTropics4
    @TheTropics42 жыл бұрын

    Love the list of tools we need! I'm just in the research stage & didn't know all that goes into RVing! Whew!

  • @neilreid9005
    @neilreid90054 жыл бұрын

    Great list- definitely some items I had not thought of. Thanks!

  • @seanfallon4580
    @seanfallon45805 жыл бұрын

    Ye two are a breath of fresh air love the videos sean from Ireland x

  • @gosmall.livelarge
    @gosmall.livelarge5 жыл бұрын

    Solid advice. Like these types of how-to videos from Fate Unbound :)

  • @philoeolivarria448
    @philoeolivarria4485 жыл бұрын

    You guys are a nice couple.....stay safe out there....

  • @Ripcurl552002
    @Ripcurl5520025 жыл бұрын

    We have used our dehumidifiers, we have two small compact ones Amazon $35 we have used in two seperate winter seasons. If you happen to be in northern areas in the winter a dehumidifier is a must you do not want mold to build up and it surely will. My 2¢ love your videos.

  • @nanabninnab9732
    @nanabninnab97325 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great advice about taking your time for travel, items needed to get started, being prepared for emergencies and weather. 👍🏻

  • @lcostantino7931
    @lcostantino79313 жыл бұрын

    Great information never thought of some items..

  • @dtrv9449
    @dtrv94494 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is such a helpful video, thank you so much for this!

  • @who_dat_is_t.t2495
    @who_dat_is_t.t24954 жыл бұрын

    recently bought new 20 foot camper, best video ive seen so far, thanks yall.

  • @bitworkx6028
    @bitworkx60285 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good information. Will have to view it again and make a list. Thanks.

  • @jayrpyne7067
    @jayrpyne70673 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Good info. Namaste Jay

  • @aehandcrafted4881
    @aehandcrafted48813 жыл бұрын

    This is the best, most straight forward, and informative start-up video I have come across. Well done! 10/10 would recommend!

  • @rosealexander6630
    @rosealexander66303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you thank you! You guys are awesome. Great tips!!!

  • @tbonez5906
    @tbonez59065 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video well explained. Aside from the wheel bearings and greasing bearings regularly, fantastic list. I can see many people going to you for RV advice, keep up the great work!

  • @99shadows66
    @99shadows663 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting all of this very valuable information, it's great for those new to RVing as well as a refresher course for those that have been RVing for years. The 50 miles traveled per hour is an excellent number to use when calculating how long it will really take you to get from point to point safely. Another tip that I learned early on is to practice changing a flat on your trailer before it happens, that way you know which tools are needed, how to secure the rig to keep it from rocking or rolling especially if your trailer is a single axle, and how to safely lift the unit with the jacking equipment you have. Thanks again for your tips and advice.

  • @sallychubb6619
    @sallychubb66194 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Thanks so much! We’re getting ready to buy our first RV and trying to learn as much as possible. Stay safe and thanks again!

  • @koalabear6722
    @koalabear67223 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information! TY!

  • @gaybigod
    @gaybigod5 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great! It's a pleasure watching your videos!

  • @khadijahdavis1572
    @khadijahdavis15723 жыл бұрын

    I freaking love you guy's honesty i am a fan, being a newbie RVer i have to tell you how very valuable your videos are to me, so thaaaaank you so much and PLEASE don't stop making these vids

  • @FateUnbound

    @FateUnbound

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciate these videos! Don't worry, we'll continue to make informational videos about travel and RVing for years to come!

  • @whyohwhy357
    @whyohwhy3575 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Best newbie vid we've seen!

  • @VernonWallace
    @VernonWallace5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information. Thank you very much. You both are fun to watch.

  • @leojoseph6385
    @leojoseph63854 жыл бұрын

    Great advice on reality topics that the community deals with, but rarely discusses. Thanks for doing this video!

  • @MissMarinaCapri
    @MissMarinaCapri Жыл бұрын

    Very informative and fun to watch, thanks for sharing. 👍🏻☮️

  • @sh-df1bb
    @sh-df1bb4 жыл бұрын

    The time links are Awesome! Thanks for that

  • @patrickcrean6040
    @patrickcrean60403 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tip about the surge protector. You are the first channel that I’ve heard mention it.

  • @Dannzegos
    @Dannzegos2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate the video, great advice!

  • @levisl9640
    @levisl96404 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the useful info of RV camping.

  • @billbridges5251
    @billbridges52513 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough, very good.

  • @Jumpingoffthecliff
    @Jumpingoffthecliff5 жыл бұрын

    Great advice. I spent a few years driving OTR and the 50 MPH average works so well I still use it. It is so true that you need far less than you think. When we moved into our RV a little over two years ago, it seems like we got rid of everything we possibly could, LOL. At the end of our first year we tossed a bunch of the stuff we thought we needed and now that we’re in year three, I’m betting there’s even more we could jettison! Thanks for the video! BTW, it came up in another video, propane produces 1.6 gallons of water for each gallon of propane burned!

  • @WaywardWaggs
    @WaywardWaggs5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice guys. We are newbies and can use all the advice we can get.

  • @jcorbett4217
    @jcorbett42174 жыл бұрын

    Right now I have the fantasy of living like you guys are doing. Great info.

  • @bethsmith6347
    @bethsmith63473 жыл бұрын

    Great information to know Thanks 😊

  • @CanadianBacon4.0
    @CanadianBacon4.05 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids. Lots of useful info for a first timer like myself. Thanks for the great tips!

  • @vonceilcook2892
    @vonceilcook28925 жыл бұрын

    Great video & advice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Trailhound1
    @Trailhound15 жыл бұрын

    You guys work together nicely as s team, Enjoying the camp ground reports by Jennie. Informative video. Thanks. Texas Jack

  • @vdubing01
    @vdubing015 жыл бұрын

    Great tips guys! Thank you. Picking up some grease for our hitch asap.

  • @westmountainadventures3606
    @westmountainadventures36065 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. You two are very entertaining. Safe travels.

  • @deuce1606
    @deuce16065 жыл бұрын

    You guys rock. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel.

  • @philipyeakel6720
    @philipyeakel67205 жыл бұрын

    This video is spot on. It should be mandatory for newbies like me and others considering the full time life. Well done, keep it up! Stay safe and have fun.

  • @dwr1611
    @dwr16113 жыл бұрын

    really good tips

  • @cchambersglenn
    @cchambersglenn5 жыл бұрын

    Great tips and information! Thank you!

  • @lindagere4052
    @lindagere40523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I have gotten so much useful info from you guys. I feel a lot more comfortable starting on my journey now.

  • @goldnowbanc
    @goldnowbanc4 жыл бұрын

    Guys, thanks for sharing, very informative!

  • @jumblesticks
    @jumblesticks5 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys! All good stuff!

  • @johnflynn8955
    @johnflynn89554 жыл бұрын

    Most fun AND informative video I’ve seen. Y’all are super fun and gave great advice, please keep it up and keep sharing!

  • @denisemiller4964
    @denisemiller49644 жыл бұрын

    Thank you good information. And for giving us the reviews.

  • @jo-annjewett7552
    @jo-annjewett75525 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I took lots of notes!

  • @billcummins9579
    @billcummins95795 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and informative video great job !!!one of your best ones yet I thought!!

  • @zurcfamily
    @zurcfamily3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!! Thank you 😊

  • @nixbattle7763
    @nixbattle77634 жыл бұрын

    They are adorable 🥂

  • @defrost8648
    @defrost86483 жыл бұрын

    I wish I’d had that tip about fresh water hoses when I first started. Like you, I was told how important it was to have 50’ of hose “in case you need it”. True, but what a pain when you most often don’t need more than 10-15’. I have shorter ones now (along with the long one). I also bought a quick-connect addition that makes hooking your hose up SO much easier! 👍🏼

  • @michaelwhalen4337
    @michaelwhalen43375 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys Awesome vid !!! Very helpful for this Newbee !

  • @ourtinycabin5077
    @ourtinycabin50775 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this helpful list!

  • @dianneharris2870
    @dianneharris28705 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos!

  • @TheFarleyFam
    @TheFarleyFam4 жыл бұрын

    LOVE my cuisenart griddler, too!

  • @chuckykbkb3603
    @chuckykbkb36035 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary7574 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful. Thank you!

  • @FaithLoveAdventure
    @FaithLoveAdventure3 жыл бұрын

    This was great, thanks!!!

  • @allenshorter
    @allenshorter5 жыл бұрын

    Going full-time with my family next month and this came at a perfect time for me! THANK YOU!!!! This is probably one of the better videos you all have done...especially breaking down the tool list.

  • @cherriemckinstry131

    @cherriemckinstry131

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes they do a great job. Garden of Hope.

  • @russelljennings4065

    @russelljennings4065

    3 жыл бұрын

    So it’s been a year. My girl and I are heading out in December for living and traveling in our rv. Any tips?

  • @micarose9712
    @micarose97125 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys so much. I haven't gotten an RV yet. Am looking forward to buying one soon. The list of tools are stuff nobody thinks to bring. Protection from damage and safety. Be safe out there!