Simple RV Tips from Veteran RVers

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I'm always ready to hear some good RV tips or advise so we thought we would put together a few of the RV Tips to pass along and help others. We have had tips from how to keep bugs and ants out of your RV, and how to avoid RV mistakes with a list, to how to clean and protect the front of your RV and remove the bugs the easy way. If you have your own tips you're willing to pass along to the RVing community, please share and leave a comment. If you're looking for any of the RV gear we talked about you can find that here.
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  • @erink6436
    @erink64363 жыл бұрын

    Put dryer sheets in a squirt bottle with water. Let it sit for about an hour before using. Spray onto windshields, headlights, grill to remove bug spots. Wipe and rinse.

  • @foretravelman67
    @foretravelman674 жыл бұрын

    Having full timed for a few years now, we carry a spray bottle of 50/50 water and Clorox. I spray the water faucet with it before and after when we leave. I have seen folks wash their sewer pipe up under the water faucet that you connect your fresh water to. These same people normally don't use gloves either and so their dirty hands are all over everything they touch. Also spray down the picnic table as well. We have seen people lay their sewer hoses, etc. across the table. Food for thought!

  • @jpmsave

    @jpmsave

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use the biodegradable non-toxic simple green for same thing

  • @eliciakoehn4289

    @eliciakoehn4289

    Жыл бұрын

    Bleach half life is important to know 😬 as is which type of bleach you get.

  • @cindyrose4155
    @cindyrose41553 жыл бұрын

    We had mice get in ONCE! Now we put a sticky mouse trap on the top of each tire of our motorhome, we use thumb tacks to secure. (No mean comments please). We put lights all around the motorhome to deter them before they try to get up the tires. We also use mouse traps next to all of our hoses to get them before they get in. We purchased a mouse repeller that hooked up to the engine compartment of the motorhome and one for our Jeep. And we use a variety of electric mouse repellers inside the motorhome! (So it’s rare that mice actually do get up on our tires.....but it occasionally happens). Instead of using fabric softener we use vinegar! Our clothes have no static electricity ⚡️ It’s also good for cleaning out the inside of your washer.

  • @rolandsalazar9562
    @rolandsalazar95622 жыл бұрын

    I always keep beers and sodas readily available in a cooler in my truck to offer anybody who helps us at an RV park. I’m new to RV travel and I’ve needed help to park, be my eyes or borrow a tool. A beer 🍺 or soda 🥤 is always appreciated 👍🏼⛺️❤️

  • @DaveSabol
    @DaveSabol4 жыл бұрын

    A tip that I was given for my license plate is to create a contact in your phone for your RV. Use the license plate as the picture and add any relevant/important details as part of the contact. This way you're never too far away from your key info. Great video!

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @usahome

    @usahome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! I’m doing this tip for my pets too!

  • @dholte1

    @dholte1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usahome Pet's with phones and RVs. What's next?

  • @ThomWalbranA1

    @ThomWalbranA1

    Жыл бұрын

    MY RV ''BLOCKED'' ME!🤪

  • @SlimShady771

    @SlimShady771

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't get it. Why would you do this?

  • @Dillionharris
    @Dillionharris3 жыл бұрын

    I don't even have an RV, and probably never will, but somehow you've managed to rope me into your videos! I love them! Keep up the great work!

  • @DevilDog68
    @DevilDog683 жыл бұрын

    To keep the glass plate in the microwave from rattling or breaking, I cut a section of a pool noodle and wedge it in between the inside top and the glass plate to keep it snug.

  • @mwilliamshs
    @mwilliamshs4 жыл бұрын

    Put a flea collar from the pet section around your cords and hoses where they enter the RV. Bugs wont cross them.

  • @chachi5975

    @chachi5975

    4 жыл бұрын

    That also keeps spiders from making webs in the propane lines of the refrigerator and water heater.

  • @KICKINITVANVOASTSTYLE

    @KICKINITVANVOASTSTYLE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good to know...Thank You!

  • @elainedeming2822

    @elainedeming2822

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg! I love what you are saying..I'm new so ..well, I'll catch-up.

  • @garybonz

    @garybonz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip, thanks.

  • @TravelballDad
    @TravelballDad4 жыл бұрын

    Best tool we ever bought for RVing was a rubber mallet. Hitting hitch locks, weight distribution bars, frozen water spigots, just about anything without damaging the RV.

  • @martinmueller5358

    @martinmueller5358

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tep, one of my favorite tools👌

  • @michaelgregg9139
    @michaelgregg91394 жыл бұрын

    Last winter in Southern Alabama another RV'er told me to put a loop in my water hose just below my RV and stick it in a 5 gal. bucket of water so the bugs couldn't crawl up the hose and into the RV.

  • @brentdreamer2025

    @brentdreamer2025

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea thanks.

  • @chaseyourwanderlust6060

    @chaseyourwanderlust6060

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am curious if this works, but it seems like a brilliant idea

  • @briane5992

    @briane5992

    4 жыл бұрын

    This works

  • @harvdown

    @harvdown

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting

  • @philipshields1183

    @philipshields1183

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had great luck with Comet around the landing gear and tires....years with no issues....just alot of bleach left around 🤔

  • @jjustj
    @jjustj4 жыл бұрын

    Trailer and rv makers want you to check wheel lugs more often than convienient. Get them properly tight ( specs). Then take white out, mark the stud and lug nut with a mathcing small mark. Visually check to see if they have moved before every trip.!!!!

  • @jjustj

    @jjustj

    4 жыл бұрын

    works with shower knobs for your perfect temp, but use a permanent marker.

  • @danieljohnston5306

    @danieljohnston5306

    3 жыл бұрын

    Over rated, maybe five rv tires a year have loose nuts from something other than mechanic/operator error. Check them to specs once a season, be done with it. Normal visual walk around is all I’ve done for 20 years unless serviced!

  • @garybonz

    @garybonz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those paint pens from an office supply store work great too.

  • @georgekatsinis5224

    @georgekatsinis5224

    3 жыл бұрын

    If the lug nuts are "off the mark" they're not just out of torque specs... they're LOOSE!!!!

  • @CT9905.
    @CT9905.4 жыл бұрын

    Frost build-up in the freezer, place one or two flexible cutting board's at the back wall of your freezer. When frost build up as occurred simply remove the cutting board's with frost, wash with hot water and replace back inside of your freezer.

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing

  • @tammy3458

    @tammy3458

    Жыл бұрын

    Love this tip! Thanks!

  • @CT9905.

    @CT9905.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tammy3458 I thank you, the flexibility cutting boards can be purchased from Walmart.

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim94914 жыл бұрын

    Excellent check-list idea...twice I forgot the gorilla. She was mad when I went back to get her.

  • @Starrynightdiner

    @Starrynightdiner

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet you were in deep sh!t.

  • @suemiller3172
    @suemiller31724 жыл бұрын

    No residue if you save bounce sheets after you’ve used them in dryer. Works great.

  • @CaminoTurtle
    @CaminoTurtle4 жыл бұрын

    If you plan to travel in Canada, know your RV height in meters. First time I say the bridge warning in meters I had no idea!

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that would be very important. Thank you!

  • @shiftfocus1

    @shiftfocus1

    4 жыл бұрын

    We use ferries frequently enough that I have our overall length on that sticker too.

  • @Milesco

    @Milesco

    3 жыл бұрын

    To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.281. To do it quickly in your head, multiply by three and then add ten percent.

  • @harvdown

    @harvdown

    3 жыл бұрын

    1 meter = 3.3 feet ,1000 meters equal 3300 feet. 500 meters is 1650 feet . Fuel in Canada Imperial gallon 4.54 liters, US gallon 3.73 liters:).

  • @jpvcwby
    @jpvcwby4 жыл бұрын

    For BUGS.... we sprinkle Sevin Dust around any contact point to the ground. A trick my dad (an old gardener) did to keep them from their RV. It works great & it's not expensive, no smell and safe to use.

  • @genitagray6126

    @genitagray6126

    Жыл бұрын

    Sevin dust is a pesticide therefore it’s toxic. Buy food grade Diatimaceous earth. I take a heaping tablespoon in juice daily for knee pain-(cancelled my knee replacement), I also sprinkle it on my dog’s bed for fleas/ticks. There’s 3 uses

  • @markaustin4370
    @markaustin43702 жыл бұрын

    You seem like such a nice and honest guy. Your videos are always practical and helpful. Thank you for contributing so much to the RV community!

  • @marissalopez7384
    @marissalopez73844 жыл бұрын

    I hate the feel of micro cloth, but want the same results. I highly recommend a brand called Sand Cloud! Dry fast, beach sand doesn't stick

  • @garymittelstadt7821
    @garymittelstadt78214 жыл бұрын

    From an old biker... All living creatures on earth are predominately water. So to remove bugs, soak an old bedsheets in water, wring out (or not), drape over the front of your rv/trailer for a half hour or so and wipe off the bugs. Can even use the sheet to do it. Add a drop or two of dish soap when you soak the sheet and it breaks down the surface tension of the water and it seems to work even better.

  • @TrulyUnfortunate

    @TrulyUnfortunate

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep...I was going to suggest the same thing. I've draped wet towels over my helmet and visor many a time.

  • @philc9305

    @philc9305

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or wash after a good rain.

  • @erich9849

    @erich9849

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philc9305 or wash AS ITS RAINING! Cool, automatic water rinse!

  • @grandjourney5823
    @grandjourney58234 жыл бұрын

    My father in law gave us a gps from camping world and we are able to put in the dimensions of our truck and trailer and it avoids any bridges that may be too short or narrow for us. Works great. I believe it’s a garmin.

  • @robertgilliam7668
    @robertgilliam76682 жыл бұрын

    So glad you included "Disarm Stormtroopers" on your checklist. You really need to take care of that before you pull out. I bought my trailer last year and have been watching your videos for the past couple of years. They are entertaining as well as good information. Keep up the good work.

  • @smcdonald1229
    @smcdonald12294 жыл бұрын

    First off, thanks for the videos, they're great. As far as tips go, if you don't have a level handy place a soda or beer can on the floor of the rig vertically and then horizontally. If it rolls in either direction you need to level until the can stops moving. For bugs, on your truck bumper and mirrors, dampen the area and then cover with plastic wrap. Once you're at your final destination, take off the wrap and throw it in the trash - no scrubbing required.

  • @toddrt5105

    @toddrt5105

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love the can idea! It's probably more reliable!

  • @chrismullin8304

    @chrismullin8304

    3 жыл бұрын

    After you level the rig, your reward is the drink!

  • @billbyrne1136

    @billbyrne1136

    3 жыл бұрын

    The fridge may not be level to the floor

  • @Charles-in3zt

    @Charles-in3zt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love this idea, thanks.

  • @hammer48ful
    @hammer48ful4 жыл бұрын

    To remove bugs from windshield, I pre scrape it with a razor window scraper then use glass cleaner. We carry all the camper and truck info on a sheet of paper so when we register at camping sites we just hand it in. It saves time and energy.

  • @matthewmac4436
    @matthewmac44364 жыл бұрын

    Got the chance to meet this gentleman today as he's been camping right across from us and never knew it! Overall great guy and hope to see/learn tons from this channel. Keep up the good content man! -Matt-

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Matt!

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope your RV weathered the storm well. How did everything look in the RV Park?

  • @matthewmac4436

    @matthewmac4436

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AllAboutRVs it did! Thanks for checking in! Park had a few trees fall but no units sustained any damages. Back in it now and all set back up!

  • @dancovey4473
    @dancovey44734 жыл бұрын

    We went to a pet store and had dog tags made with all of our memberships numbers & plate number on it. I keep it on my key ring.

  • @seattlesteve1

    @seattlesteve1

    4 жыл бұрын

    That also is really helpful for the dishonest people who find your lost keys. It makes it much easier to figure out which vehicle to steal.

  • @gueto70

    @gueto70

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would put the tag on my dog.If I am not at the sight he is at my heal.If he is on a "self appointed"walk neighbors know where he belongs and dishonest neighbors know where the 80lbs border coley lives.

  • @jerrygundrum1

    @jerrygundrum1

    4 жыл бұрын

    This ranks right up there with putting your name and address on your key ring

  • @morpheuszzz662

    @morpheuszzz662

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think if you labeled the membership numbers in a stealthy way so it isn't evident what they are for, it would work fine. Great idea!

  • @elisehibbard2489

    @elisehibbard2489

    3 жыл бұрын

    Genius!!!!!

  • @ramman5784
    @ramman57844 жыл бұрын

    While I was having my windshield changed (by a nationwide company ) I asked the guy how they get the glass so clean. He told me they use Bon ami. I bought some and tried it and it worked great. Even started using on our glass stove top. It's non abrasive and cleans up real easy

  • @mwilliamshs

    @mwilliamshs

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use Barkeeper's Friend. Very similar.

  • @happyday868

    @happyday868

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bon Ami seems to clean everything so much better.

  • @t-rex558

    @t-rex558

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dad always swore by it! He liked the cakes. Did windshields and chrome. Can't find it locally anymore.

  • @Charles-in3zt
    @Charles-in3zt2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best tips I ever received concerns unhitching a 5th wheel. There have been times when I am unhooking the truck from the 5th wheel and I raise it just enough to see a small gap and then pull the receiver pin and it won't unhitch. I then have to raise a tiny bit to find the sweet spot. Aguy who parks them all the time once showed me that when that happens simply get back in the truck and put your foot on the brake move the transmission into neutral for a second and then back to park. The pin now slides out effortlessly. I don't remember why he said it works but it had something to do with taking pressure off of a part on the hitch. If you have had this problem try it, it works.

  • @arkansastraveler7698
    @arkansastraveler76984 жыл бұрын

    When we had a oven, turn cookie sheet pan up side down, instead of the pizza stone.

  • @craigwflys
    @craigwflys4 жыл бұрын

    I found that by putting two 6" square unglazed tiles in the oven over the burner tube works like a pizza stone by dissipating the heat evenly. When traveling I take them out and keep them wrapped in a towel. For around $5 at Walmart I also bought an oven temperature thermometer so upon startup I can see what the oven's temperature really is.

  • @mirage790
    @mirage790 Жыл бұрын

    We use the same product that we use for the bug guts on our motorcycles. I got the trip from a motorcycle cop who said they use it to clean and polish their whole motorcycle fleet. It's called BUG SLIDE and it works absolutely great! Apply it the first time to the clean surface and the bugs don't even stick as much. After that, just spray on the buggy surface, wipe with a microfiber cloth, and voila, the bugs wipe right off!.

  • @Jinjerbread317
    @Jinjerbread3172 жыл бұрын

    Having a checklist is a great idea. When I first started camping with my motorhome I got everything already to go and I pulled out I had left the plug plugged in to the 50 amp. It ripped the cord off of my motorhome. It cost me a pretty penny to get that fixed.

  • @JamesWoodard1222
    @JamesWoodard12224 жыл бұрын

    The reason dryer sheets work on bugs is the fabric softener. I use a mix of a few drops of Dawn dish detergent, an ounce of ammonia and an ounce of Downey fabric softener. Put it in a quart spray bottle and fill with water. Spray on the surface you're trying to clean and wipe with a microfiber cloth.

  • @kennelson5096

    @kennelson5096

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. put a couple dryer sheets in your rural mailbox.

  • @kennelson5096

    @kennelson5096

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like rain x on the windshield. Works good for bugs

  • @maryp7694
    @maryp76943 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! I would add (1) put you decorative and bed pillows in cabinets where your breakable are before you travel. (2) To better distribute the geat in your oven just use a cheap aluminum cookie sheet below the rack. Works great!

  • @mettahuttravels3183
    @mettahuttravels31834 жыл бұрын

    Change your batteries on your detectors every 6 months regardless & pull your fire extinguishers out check your charge & give them a shake. Dry powder extinguisher 🧯 can pack down when stored in the same position for extended period of time.🙏🏻❤️

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good tips

  • @erich9849

    @erich9849

    3 жыл бұрын

    Instead of just a shake, turn Fx upside down and tap hard. This will loosen the powder ‘stuck’ on the bottom. Every 6 months. Christmas and July 4th to remember

  • @MrGundawindy

    @MrGundawindy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Especially with the constant vibration of being in a vehicle. it packs down like concrete

  • @Meredith471
    @Meredith4714 жыл бұрын

    Simple Green is great for getting the bugs off because it will eat the protein of the bugs instantly and not do any damage to the RV or windshield (we used it on our semi for years and now our vehicles). Simple Green is also great for getting blood out of clothing or off carpets. Great tips!

  • @NoCoverCharge

    @NoCoverCharge

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol..ok OJ

  • @hammer-r

    @hammer-r

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second that on simple green, but not the blood part. It’s a great exterior cleaner for anything. I have yet to find where it damages anything. Key is to do it on cold or cool parts. Heat makes it slower to remove.

  • @SandyBoone

    @SandyBoone

    2 жыл бұрын

    And if you have a place that is baked on black spots, or a textured area, wet a towel with simple green and lay it over the area for about 5 minutes. The spots (fire ashes, grime, bugs) will melt away with a light wipe and rinse.

  • @johndriggers5238

    @johndriggers5238

    Жыл бұрын

    Use a can of coke, from A Florida Man

  • @irenekonowal1846
    @irenekonowal18464 жыл бұрын

    To remove any bugs from your RV or vehicle use baking soda on a cloth after wetting the surface first, rub it and rinse. Works great, chemical free and NO scratches.

  • @joeonthegorvtech3276
    @joeonthegorvtech32764 жыл бұрын

    One note I would add it to always clean the inside of your windshield. The inside gets clouded up with all kinds of gunk from inside and outside the vehicle. Makes for safer driving, especially when driving at night. Joseph 👍😎🤙😀

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, good point!

  • @shelley595

    @shelley595

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vinegar! Nothing works better than vinegar to clean the road grime from the inside of a windshield. Use paper towel or even newspaper to apply it.

  • @JasonWh
    @JasonWh3 жыл бұрын

    twice a year ceramic coating works great. Also, using a hydrophobic treatment for the glass fills in the gaps in the silica and neither rain nor bugs will stick. I also use the hydrophobic treatment on the touch screen inside the RV to prevent those lasting fingerprints.

  • @QuadeQuick
    @QuadeQuick3 жыл бұрын

    I've used Turtle Wax Ice Detailer for years on my Harley... I can count on one hand the number of times I've washed it in 4 years. Microfiber towels and Ice - great combo!

  • @billharrington172
    @billharrington1723 жыл бұрын

    Jared, one of you BEST vids and the other comments were excellent. Love what you do.

  • @daveremillard6257
    @daveremillard62572 жыл бұрын

    For protecting and conditioning our windshield I simply use automotive paste wax. Rub on, Rub off. It also lasts longer than those products that claim to work wonders but don't. I haven't tried the Turtle Wax Ice yet so how they would compare I can't honestly compare. I will however try the dryer sheet example for cleaning my windows. Keep up the great work. I have watched several other videos from other RVers but yours have been by far the best presented and helpful of them all.

  • @sailorcto
    @sailorcto Жыл бұрын

    Great tips. I use the Notes feature on my iPhone, you can make ordered lists, check lists, tables, etc. and include pictures for reference (like license plate, VIN, etc.).

  • @wonderwhere2wander9
    @wonderwhere2wander94 жыл бұрын

    Tried the drier sheets and elbow grease on the front of our rig today. It worked great. Thanks for the tip. We also got our microfiber towels!!!!!!!! Thanks for the great tips.

  • @kathmcgeary9228
    @kathmcgeary92284 жыл бұрын

    I use the microfiber towels. But I also found microfiber wash cloths (4) at the dollar tree. Love that they dry so fast.

  • @chrismuir1042
    @chrismuir10424 жыл бұрын

    Good thinking, secure the gorilla first before disarming the stormtroopers... smart

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @aprildawn8692

    @aprildawn8692

    4 жыл бұрын

    After reading through the comments I was beginning to think that I was the only one who caught that! Hehehe 😂

  • @catherineandoliver8151

    @catherineandoliver8151

    4 жыл бұрын

    I caught it!! 😂😂

  • @garywheeler2055

    @garywheeler2055

    4 жыл бұрын

    😢. I don’t get it ......

  • @mileage_master
    @mileage_master Жыл бұрын

    The "quick wax" spray on and wipe off type car wax works well for getting bugs off. Used it many times driving across the Midwest.

  • @markveerman3732
    @markveerman3732 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your helpful hints here. I had not heard of the Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, and I really like the finish on the vehicle. I also tried it on my windshield and it did not work so well for me. Even though I thought I had did a good job in buffing the Turtle Wax out, it left spots for me, which in this case it was dried was spots. I had to use mineral spirits to remove the spots and used regular window cleaner to clean the window. Using wet dryer sheets also worked outstanding to remove bug deposits from the trailer and vehicle, this was a great idea and thanks for sharing.

  • @kimherben7866
    @kimherben78663 жыл бұрын

    Tip we use for our oven: Air Bake sheets under the casserole pan or under the Air Bake sheet that actually has the food placed on it. No worries about breakage.

  • @pj8629
    @pj86294 жыл бұрын

    Nice video!!! We just got our first RV ... family of 6... I can’t wait to go camping! I am soaking in all the tips we can to avoid stress...

  • @MrJulebryg
    @MrJulebryg3 жыл бұрын

    We are newbies ! 42 foot Montana, And you have helped us A LOT ! And we are getting ready to roam our beautiful country... Thank you so much !

  • @paulhartshorn8880
    @paulhartshorn88802 жыл бұрын

    Jared. Thanks for the channel, I really enjoy it and have picked up many useful tips from you. Years ago I worked for a car dealership and the detailers there used fine steel wool to clean hard to remove particles from windshields...BUT, they used it with a lubricant (kerosene or a kerosene type material IIRC), which made a lot of sense to me. Of course it adds a step to the process by having to clean the residue of the lubicant, but these guys with a lot of experience swore by the process. And it really did work!

  • @scottobrien1101
    @scottobrien11014 жыл бұрын

    Bug guts tip. My motorcycle helmet has a mirror reflecting tint that is sensitive to chemicals and easily scratches. I lay a hot wet paper towel over the visor. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes and all bug guts release and wipe dry with microfiber. I've used this concept with few old bath towels and lay across front of trailer after a little neglect and bugs lift right off.

  • @k-mparker
    @k-mparker3 жыл бұрын

    The KEY 2 Rain-X being effective is apply a generous amount and let it dry. Then, rinse it off. The directions are to wipe on, then wipe off. They just want you 2 buy more...kinda like using shampoo - rinse and repeat. 👍😃

  • @thomasboswell4286
    @thomasboswell42864 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this. I appreciate the added tips. FYI, any fabric softener sheets will work for the bugs.

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch87523 жыл бұрын

    When driving through "bug country" wash out your radiator from behind and front (gently) they can clog up between the radiator fins and make your vehicle run warmer than it should.

  • @larryvillafane8781
    @larryvillafane87812 жыл бұрын

    I use a spray product called "Awesome". I used to use this stuff on my airplane to clean off bugs. It does hurt the aluminum on the plane. So I started using it on the front of the RV to remove bugs. It works well with a micro fiber towel. It's about $1.50 a bottle at the dollar stores.

  • @bbhrdzaz
    @bbhrdzaz4 жыл бұрын

    All good advice, try diatomaceous earth for bugs, 0000 steel wool for chrome (bumpers, tailpipes), razor blade scraper for windows, Record the RV height on the RV sticker too,

  • @patb9375

    @patb9375

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is what he did, do you think his trailer is 12 feet long?

  • @chaseyourwanderlust6060
    @chaseyourwanderlust60604 жыл бұрын

    Dude I have been on the road a year and a half and I didn't know most of these.. Great tips! Love it!

  • @truckerbug4507
    @truckerbug45073 жыл бұрын

    We use a cordless drill and a 3/4" socket to raise and lower stabilizer jacks. I also use a leaf blower to blow the stuff off our outdoor rug and clean the stuff off the roof.

  • @janicevoss864
    @janicevoss8644 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing. Safe travels 😊🇺🇸

  • @Traveler_GAL
    @Traveler_GAL4 жыл бұрын

    So many good ideas.... For bugs. When I get gas I use their window washer/squeegee. It helped with the bird 💩 on the front of the RV too. My dad taught me about the turtle wax back in the 80s 👍🏻 for the windshield. Thanks for the reminder about measuring the truck and trailer something I need to do this weekend. Another tip.... is I have the battery level % chart taped under the lid of the battery box. I sometimes forget what 50% is, don’t ever want to get that low. Microfiber, nice!!!! Another great video..... 😊

  • @AllAboutRVs

    @AllAboutRVs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great idea about the battery percent

  • @bruceanderson1097
    @bruceanderson10972 жыл бұрын

    Wash your dishes in a plastic dish tub instead of the sink then when finished pour your soapy water down the toilet. Benefits include the soap breaks down residue in the black tank and extra volume of water helps flush the tank when draining.

  • @dennisoday6688
    @dennisoday66884 жыл бұрын

    A trick I use for bugs on the wing and cowl of my airplane is spray Lemon pledge furniture spray, but leave wet, do not buff it at all. You can wipe bugs of with a paper towel! Use the same thing on the front of our camper! Works well, and will not harm paint.

  • @kevenclark7168

    @kevenclark7168

    4 жыл бұрын

    i use Lemon Pledge on the windshield of my motorcycle and the bugs come off really easily- great stuff!

  • @MsShep55
    @MsShep554 жыл бұрын

    I love that cute little kitty cat !! great tips as always..thank u

  • @kbats8332
    @kbats83323 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tips! Tried a lot of solutions for bug guts. The Chemical Guys Bug/Tar remover in a spray bottle with a bug sponge beats all I've tried so far. The spray does 90% of the work. The really stubborn ones come off with a little effort with the sponge.

  • @amberlogan184
    @amberlogan1844 жыл бұрын

    We put ant bait around the tires and the water and electric post, so they are not on the surfaces. Then we spray everything else. Thank you For this video!

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong5274 жыл бұрын

    Dry the windows with newspaper super clean, That is a great spray on wax as well.

  • @paulsayer8248
    @paulsayer82484 жыл бұрын

    I love what you do, thanks or all your hard work. 20 year RV;er near the end.

  • @RVLifeInTheUSA
    @RVLifeInTheUSA4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video with awesome tips... We have not tried the spray on wax you mentionedhowever just received a product called F11. Last weekend we washed and applied it to the RV. Not a big visible difference as our RV in only a year old but the feel of it was impressive, when you slide your hand over it now that it's been treated it feels like your are sliding your hand over a glass window, so so smooth. Have a great day and thank you for sharing your tips.

  • @sidneylandry1076
    @sidneylandry10764 жыл бұрын

    Water hose and electric I always hang them under the slide with bungee cords so they don’t touch the ground then just spray around water and electrical outlets.

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong5274 жыл бұрын

    Thanks we pick our C class up on Tuesday. Doing my homework.

  • @deanherr8049
    @deanherr80494 жыл бұрын

    I use Griot's Garage car care products to keep our RV clean. I also use a check list for setup and before leaving, and also the last walk around.

  • @mattobanion2479
    @mattobanion24794 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great tips! Wanted to share one as well. I recently switched from a Baking Stone to Baking Steel. Use it in the oven for pizza (best pizza crust ever) or defusing the heat at the bottom of the oven for baking. Also can be used as a griddle on top of grill or stove. Thanks again, Matt

  • @garybonz
    @garybonz4 жыл бұрын

    I use turtlewax on the inside and outside of the windiws. They are so clean people comment that they can't see the windows especially at night, no glare, no fog.

  • @SaveTheWildHorses

    @SaveTheWildHorses

    3 жыл бұрын

    Turtle ‘wax’ on windows?! Or turtle wax brand window cleaner? I’m new at this RV stuff lol!

  • @garybonz

    @garybonz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SaveTheWildHorses actual paste wax, the first time you may have to do them twice. You put it on thin but really rub it in, wait until it dries then wipe it off with a towel.

  • @georgekatsinis5224

    @georgekatsinis5224

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rain-Ex

  • @patstrawhouse4005
    @patstrawhouse4005 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! I’ve just upgraded from my Aliner Ranger 15 OffRoad to the new Rove Lite 16RB, and I’m going back to your videos for RV information. I was towing through Wyoming last summer and the front /sides of my white car got COVERED in tar streaks when I drove through a section of road construction. Arrrrgh! I recommend Turtle Wax Bug & Tar (Tar & Bug?) Remover. It made cleaning of the tar a breeze! ‘Secure gorilla’…’Disarmer Stormtroopers’ 😂🤣😂 Safe travels, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

  • @NomadicInNature
    @NomadicInNature4 жыл бұрын

    Lots of great tips!! Thank you so much for all the great information!

  • @flyinggyros9745
    @flyinggyros97454 жыл бұрын

    In Florida during the lovebug seasons I spray Pam on the paint on the front. Bugs just wash off then. Pledge also works well.

  • @JesusSaves86AB

    @JesusSaves86AB

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or wax

  • @Terryblount

    @Terryblount

    4 жыл бұрын

    I tried Pam and it was harder to get off than the bugs.

  • @msofilms
    @msofilms4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, great tips. Great content.

  • @shermanwinner224
    @shermanwinner2244 жыл бұрын

    I use my old Good Sam’s towing card to scrape bugs off the paint ( LIGHTLY ). Works good most of the the time. I also keep the front of the trailer well waxed.

  • @V3N0W0U5
    @V3N0W0U54 жыл бұрын

    A thing i like to use for bugs on the front of my vehicle is one of those sponges that has that type of net over it. I'm meticulous and it works for me. Doesnt scratch. Can use little water.

  • @rickanderson4526
    @rickanderson4526 Жыл бұрын

    bug slide works phenomenal and leaves a shine

  • @esthermcgough3995
    @esthermcgough3995 Жыл бұрын

    Great ideas thanks

  • @mikeb6361
    @mikeb63614 жыл бұрын

    Magic Eraser. Takes bugs right off!

  • @bitworkx6028
    @bitworkx60284 жыл бұрын

    I like the 3 d price tags in your video. THat was pretty fancy Of course i enjoy the RV tips too. Inventory your technology before leaving so you don't leave it behind or lost in the slide.

  • @Gram801b413
    @Gram801b4134 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jared !!

  • @blessedwithchallenges9917
    @blessedwithchallenges99174 жыл бұрын

    I put tinfoil, rounded up on the edges, on the diverted plate under the wire shelf of the oven. It catches drips, is cheap, and easy to toss and put another layer down... :) On the journey!

  • @rlcarbo
    @rlcarbo Жыл бұрын

    Here’s a tip from a veteran watcher of your channel: Have your family show up in your videos every once in a while. 😊 We’d love to see them. If they are too shy, then a still picture is fine. Say hello to them for us!😊

  • @billpiersol874
    @billpiersol8744 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. really enjoyed

  • @SoCalSeaChaser
    @SoCalSeaChaser2 жыл бұрын

    Newspaper and window cleaner works awesome for cleaning windows. Wax when I lived in Oregon we used Turtle wax on our windshield to repel water, works great and last a few weeks in constant rain.

  • @ronbertka7023
    @ronbertka70234 жыл бұрын

    When waxing window don’t forget to run some along the wipers blades to clean them off

  • @timmyles314
    @timmyles3144 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips .

  • @timhammond691
    @timhammond6914 жыл бұрын

    Take a kitchen towel and fold it over the stone to protect it and place on bottom rack.

  • @erizzle67
    @erizzle674 жыл бұрын

    Silica sealant is also fast and easy and I think works better than spray wax. I use "Reload" on my cars and love it. And yes, claybar first, then just keep the sealant on there!

  • @cindyrose5414
    @cindyrose54144 жыл бұрын

    Electronic Pest Repellers, we have 6 of them placed throughout our motorhome, then we have the larger box type outside the motorhome to keep critters away from the bottom of our coach, engine and brake components especially. 👍🏼

  • @toddrt5105

    @toddrt5105

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will it get rid of black ants? I recently bought an older 88 RV and they've been eating me up!

  • @happyday868

    @happyday868

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@toddrt5105 chili peppers will get rid of them. That's the mix used in underground electrical conduits to deter them.

  • @RickHowell89
    @RickHowell893 жыл бұрын

    For cleaning windows, the steel wool is AWESOME for getting rid of water spots. Now when I use it, it's either 000 or 0000 steel wool. Also on windows, I avoid using a cleaner with an ammonia base, this can cause the rubber seals to deteriorate faster. I don't make the product or make money off them, but I use Sprayway glass cleaner. For doing work with a clay bar, I go cheap and buy plumbers putty. Cheaper and does the same job. For bugs, I'd suggest DE or as it's known diatomaceous earth. This will kill/repel bugs because it gets into their joints and causes them to not be able to move.

  • @lorilust6150
    @lorilust61504 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!! Thanks. For the oven, I use an upside down aluminum pie plate to help distribute the heat.

  • @aprildawn8692

    @aprildawn8692

    4 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea! Thank you 😊

  • @lorilust6150

    @lorilust6150

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@aprildawn8692 Welcome. Still have to watch what you're baking, but it really helps.

  • @bethsavel1695

    @bethsavel1695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a silly question but I have never used my rv oven...do you put your baking dish right on the stone/cookie sheet/pie pan to bake?

  • @lorilust6150

    @lorilust6150

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bethsavel1695 I use the pie plate. Yes I put the dish directly on the pie plate. Still need to watch carefully, but have had good success.

  • @tomwinslow162
    @tomwinslow1623 жыл бұрын

    a few drops of Dawn dish soap in some windshield washer fluid work great

  • @Scrub93
    @Scrub932 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, keep them coming, thanks…

  • @bruceanderson1097
    @bruceanderson10972 жыл бұрын

    We keep a spray bottle mixture if vinegar and Windex for cleaning the shower after every use. It shines!

  • @whbell
    @whbell4 жыл бұрын

    There is an amazing product called Spray Nine that does an outstanding job to remove love bugs from autos, rvs, etc. I learned about the product from a local Mercedes dealer. When detailing their cars, thy use Spray Nine specifically for love bug removal. I’ve been using exclusively since seeing the minimal effort needed to use with excellent results. I’m have no relationship with this company other than a satisfied user. 👍🏻

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