Our Walmart has signs citing the city ordinance that prohibits overnight parking, passed at the request of the RV parks. We're a snowbird destination near Phoenix, a town of 52,000 with over 2,000 RV spaces. We stopped for the night in a parking lot in Phoenix, cop told us to move to Walmart, gave me directions. I told him we arrived too late to check in at the nearby RV park and it would take a bit since I had taken my truck off the tow dolly, needed to check in the next morning with my new employer. He came back a few minutes later and said he had obtained permission for us to park there for the one night. That's serving the public!
The hell with the RV Park. If they have.no lots available, what gives them any say so. Semi's can park at Walmart and believe me "they are no better than us"
Be careful in places like NJ, NY, Massachusetts , Connecticut, Maryland and of course California. The Deep South and Midwest you’re golden but be careful in places like this. Passing through Philadelphia is another. Even though you might be reciprocal in Pennsylvania the policy of the PD is the issue there.
I tow double/triple all the time. I’m 74 feet long and the law is 75 feet here in Idaho. I’m also a commercial driver with over 2 million miles of experience and my vehicle and trailers are all properly equipped for it.
My Dad was an opponent to wearing seatbelts for many years till a State Trooper told him that an important aspect of seatbelts is that it keeps the driver behind the wheel so that they can control the vehicle better, especially in a skid.
Truth! You can't DRIVE when you're holding on to the wheel trying to stay in the seat for dear life! Use that belt! It's not hindering you at all! Story.. I'm a truck driver. I had an accident where I was on my right (passenger) side in a ditch. My seat belt kept me in the seat until I got the latch open. No bruising at all. Wear that belt!
When I was six, we had an accident where my sister was thrown into the windshield and broke her neck. Back then, cars didn’t have seat belts. The incident made me a believer in seat belts.
@@robertheinkel6225 I hope she survived and recovered okay. I had a two year old sister that fell down some stairs and broke her neck and killer her in 1963.
My wife definitely can appreciate Tara's issues. When we picked our 5th wheel up, over 700 miles away, that trip in one day took her down for over a week. Worst part of the whole trip, she got stuck behind the drivers wheel, for almost 5 hours, driving through downtown chicago (missed going through rockford to toll road), at night, in construction, and started to rain. She is such a trooper, and I felt so bad, but we had zero opportunity to get off. I was also thankful for the large fuel tank!
@@zazaaziella16 that’s because these poluticians want votes and they don’t care where they come from so they’ll blame the objects used in crimes instead of the criminals. As brainless biden is trying to give illegal aliens the right to vote
I must say after owning a campground for 33 years that YES we were allowed to pass on the cost of electricity to our campers. We even had a camper turn us in the electric company came out and inspected the bills and told us everything looked good.
The “C” in CDL stands for Commercial. For most states you need a A or B “non-CDL” license, depending on the weight of your RV; not a CDL , which requires a medical certificate. The test is easier. If in question, consult your home base DMV Commercial licensing center. They will be the most familiar with this issue.
02:21 NEVER buy a house in a location which is controlled by a Home Owners Association. 15:40 Also, BEWARE. Some cities or counties ban certain dog breeds.
There's a woman in my co-op who owns an "emotional support animal"? (I have my doubts as to her authenticity of what ever she needs to dog for). I would love to see her take an RV trip and be told she couldn't bring her dog into certain areas. Be careful, she might try to report you and have you Proprietary lease on your RV revoked!
We had a lot of fun making this video but didn’t quite turn out the way we had envisioned it. A special Thank You to the Hennagar Police, Chief of Police, and Mayor🙏🇺🇸
Hey, we got it. Cute. As I buy equipment for the Motorhome, I weigh it. Add it to my total. I am near my limit so next thing I buy I gotta toss the scale...😂
One you didn't cover was taking firewood out of the area it was grown, even in the same state. Oregon firewood from the west is not allowed in the east or Washington and California. It kind of goes with boats in different lakes.
Just saw this. Good info guys! And I agree with you John... Politicians are the bane of society. When you vote, you're not voting for the best... You're voting for who's not the worst... Keep up the great work!
11:08 Driving without a CDL. I'm against forcing people to get a Commercial Driver's License for non-commercial activity. However, I am for voluntarily getting training so that you can drive a large vehicle safely. And I do have a CDL.
Absolutely agree. So much of the bullshit with most modern laws is trying to coerce, or force through deception, people into interacting with the corporate state through commercial means when so much of what is done is a private--and thus, largely non-governed--activity. I am honestly against driver's licenses being mandatory just to be on the public roadways, when the very "licensing" itself technically makes it commercial activity in and of itself. While you should require a license to deliver pizzas, most jobs don't actually require driving, they just require that you be at the workplace at a certain time, and it doesn't matter if you use a bicycle, a horse, or an automobile. How I choose to get to work is my business, what happens on the clock is the employer's. And simply driving a large or heavy vehicle doesn't require permission from the state in order to do, or using a trailer. But yes, please get training if you're going to be moving anything that requires air-brakes, or is extremely heavy or long.
I have always hated generators. As soon as I could I built a battery power station in my van, around 2015. I used 2 LiFePO4 batteries, 2000 watt inverter, DC to DC charger, cigarette ports, USB ports, DC circuit breakers, and several fuses. I have never run my generator since and I am much happier. Life is now much nicer and quieter, and without any maintenance.
Don't worry about picking on Cali. They deserve it. A little note: Ever look into a 30 amp Inverter? Read the labels on your household and rv items. Some of them warn against use under a generator. The Inverter i use not only provides clean power, but also uses about half the fuel of my generator. The research is worth it
I travelled the US for about 15 years in an RV full time while working power plants. Now I've been living for 4+ years in a minivan by myself.....its stealthier.....im technically homeless but I'm very happy. (I'm retired) I break a host of laws daily and I dont really care.....its just America today. I rely on stealth.
Good coverage, thanks for bringing them up so people know what to research. For the flashers in the rain, it's the law in Texas to put on your caution flashers whenever you are unable to maintain minimum speed on the highway (45 MPH), or are a hazard to traffic in some other way (having engine trouble and looking for a place to pull over safely). It does help when we get remnants of the most recent hurricane and drivers of the small, neutral color cars want to drive 20 MPH in the middle lane. (especially since motorcycle helmets usually don't have windshield wipers).
Seat belts, for the driver, keep you in your seat and in control of your vehicle during unexpected impact or rough driving conditions such as leaving the the pavement. It's probably the most important reason to wear one.
After working in a level one Trauma hospital, I would never, ever drive without using a seatbelt. Ninety five percent of the people who died or had permanent brain damage resulting from a MVA were not wearing seat belts. Work on a person who has been ejected from their vehicle and you’ll NEVER consider not wearing a seatbelt again. It’s awful. I’ve had brain tissue drop onto my shoes while wheeling them from the Trauma Hawk to the Trauma Bay. Always buckle up.
11:11 this one actually only goes off of the state you are licensed in. If the state you are licensed in does not require a CDL, you do not need a CDL. I have had issues with this one alot but I have a lawyer who knows his stuff
Its called reciprocity laws. Be careful in California because they do not always recognize laws from other states. One other thing on laws most Rvers break is leash laws for pets, most are 6' max, also clean up after pet.
I’m glad you guys brought up the firearms issue, I’m for the 2A and have my CCW license issued from my state. I was told that you have to put ammo and gun in separate place, especially in anti gun states. Overall great advice to all of us rv owners.
Especially in Stalinist toilet holes such as Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, California, and Hawaii though you can’t drive your RV out to there.
@@RVOddCouple I absolutely LOVE your glasses!!! If you do not mind me asking, where did you find them? They are so VERY cute! The color looks fabulous on you. Sending beautiful blessings to you and all, from the Oregon coast.
Instead of complaining about politicians, why don't you run for office? I wouldn't vote for you, but you shouldn't complain without offering a better option.
I live in MD & worked in the trucking industry for 23 years. The thing with the tunnels is not just propane but you cannot bring any amount of any hazardous materials through them. They must not check too closely though for the propane. Years ago when I had a pop-up I forgot and drove through one of them without being stopped. Guess I got lucky. 😬
Hazardous Materials includes MANY, MANY items ... There are several, on EVERY vehicle that is on the road .... What the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration is concerned about, is HOW MUCH... For instance, when I drove a fuel tanker between Grand Junction and Denver CO .. we could not go through Eisenhower tunnel AT ALL. We had to use Loveland Pass. Then, when the pass was CLOSED, we had to wait for one of the 8 hour escorts. They stall traffic 4 am, 12 pm and 8pm and lead hazmat trucks through all at once at 35 mph.. both ways.
Those laws regulating the transport of propane, where I live, is for transporting propane cylinders in your pickup, not for installed propane systems in your RV. You might be worrying about something that doesn't apply to you.
@@pouglwaw5932 We had a 19' trailer in VA and had to stop at an inspection station to verify the valve was closed before entering a tunnel. Don't remember inspection stations when traveling in NY, NJ, etc nor in Canada. Some gas station in NY wanted to verify Valve status before you got gas (we had continuous pilot light back then). Upgraded to a 24' motorhome and still had to stop for LP inspection, more hassle because I needed to open the compartment vs exposed tanks on the trailer.
In Texas specifically the galveston ferry your not allowed to have a gas can on the ferry. I overland camp as well as RVing and was not allowed on the ferry when they saw my rotopax fuel can in the bed.
Regarding boondocking, car camping, stealth camping, etc., look into the campground, hospitality, and camping industry lobbyists that have actually provided municipalities with boilerplate bills and help to put these laws on the books. It's sickening that we as a society end up losing rights and privileges due to greed. The mentioned issues need addressed but are often just excuses.
As for "gray water", if you shower in your RV, well since you wash back there, there's still gonna be some bacteria in it that is associated with "black water". And then there are all the diluted cleaning product solutions. Don't dump nothin on the ground!
My jaw dropped watching you being handcuffed at the start of this video! I had never heard of an autoformer before. I do hate parking next to people with generators and their noise and air pollution. Excellent video. Thanks!
Nobody in the US "owns" their land. That is why we have deeds of trust and pay property taxes to stay on said property instead of an alloidal title. It's true. research it. This is why we downsized to essentials. I give them as less as possible. The world economic forum states that we will own nothing and be happy. Look it up on the tube of you. John. you are so correct that we are losing our freedoms daily. I have a series called "Born into a lie" under my playlist you may be interested to watch. It will make you see the world in a different way for sure. This was a very great and informative video that could save someone jail time or fines. Thank you! Be Blessed!
When mainstream media avoids covering The Great Reset, *that* is a clear indication our government has already handed its reins over to the global corporatocracy.
@@IShallNotBeSilent They _planned_ it a long time ago but it's a process still in motion. Sad that both parties have either rolled over or not even aware it's a thing.
I also am outraged with the law that prohibits anyone from staying in their RV on or storing their belongings on their property. When did we give the government this power? It's my property I should be able to do what I want with it. It just sickens me
Technically , it is not your property. It it technically were, you would not be paying property taxes. I am no expert, but if you check into what people and classes who teach becoming a state national or basically “ sovereign” are about, it makes more sense. There are things that we “ think” or “ believe” are true, that actually are not People who have this type of education understand about their right to drive without a drivers license , for example. These are NOT crazy people, just educated in certain things we were not taught. BTW the IRS is illegal.
We didn’t give them the power, they just took it and we let them. We are quickly approaching the time we take our country back and reverse all these unconstitutional laws and rules.
@@mdjones905 I am in full agreement. Except with the word “ never”. Smart ones, awake and aware people are looking into “ Alloidal “ homesteading. That IS permanent and makes you sovereign ,when on your own land. It is NOT tied to the banks and the fraudulent title schemes. Who teaches this, several, but “ Q” of for the people dot space is actively working on distilling it to a 4 step process , GLOBALLY . Stay tuned there for future publication on this
I totally agree with you on triple towing but when I was looking for vacant land to buy a lot of them mentioned no RVs and I finally bought 5 acres out away from everyone and I've been told now that they can enforce no RVs . I would love to see them try to tell me that I can't have my RV on 5 acres that I paid for
Most of the laws I knew because I drove a rig for 10 yrs. When I stopped driving I actually kept my class A endorsements (Texas resident) but dropped my CDL because I'm no longer commercial. Another law I found strange is not having the proper insurance for what you're driving. Different states have different insurance requirements. Great video guys
@@jofus3604 This is beginning to change (but varies by state). Some states have started allowing people who are NOT currently using their license commercially to self-certify as excepted and continue to hold their license without a DOT medical.
After about 2 million miles, I think. I retired and moved to a different state. Heard about some of the requirements and paperwork necessary, so I decided to drop the CDL A class because I'm never going to use it again.
We rented our tent trailer out. It kept coming back with blown out tires. We told them to never exceed 55 MPH. We towed it for twelve years without a single blown tire. We spent more on replacement tires than we made on the rentals. Of course when we told them they had been speeding they got pissed.
My boss and her husband wanted to "rent" my new travel trailer. I politely declined. Why would I risk ANYONE destroying a new RV that is financed? They have two small boys who are hell on wheels and would surely break things. I've been approached by others to rent the rig also. The answer is a flat no. I can't imagine why anyone would think that renting a camper or RV is a good idea. There is simply too much risk and very few responsible and knowledgeable people. It's bad enough when RV owners are screwing up so badly and so often. Throw cousin Eddie and his family into the mix with a rental rig, and bad things WILL happen.
@@sleepycalico We had a 300 dollar security deposit. But that covered other damage as well. Some dumb ass unzipped every panel on the trailer. What a pain that was to zip back up. We just stopped renting it out. People were to stupid.
I remember the first few trips out in my RV and all the learning that took place plus I LOVED that RV and took great effort to care for it yet still made a couple of embarrassing mistakes...it was a learning process. Knowing how much there is to learn, and the cost and difficulty getting parts and repair...I would NEVER consider renting out an old or new RV! I would also NEVER buy an RV that was a rental.
You're calling it "triple-tow"(ing)... referring to truck+5th-wheel+ball hitch trailer (that would be double towing... requiring a (commercial class A) CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement. This is legal, however, you must be within the qross weight limits of the towing vehicle, for the total combined weight of the rig (truck + all trailers). There are also limitations within this allowance... first trailer MUST be 5th wheel or goose-neck for example... no doubling of ball hitch tow-behind trailers for example
Thank you for your tips which I agrees with totally. I cooked breakfast and left my skillet on the stove to cool as we ate breakfast inside the RV. State Park Ranger warned us that it was against the park rules to leave cook pans outside. They checked us daily at breakfast and I figured out that they marked our stay tag. I use O2 machines at night running off my batteries, but must recharge them every day. I do have solar cells that can charge the batteries if it is not cloudy or covered with trees. These places I must run a generator. I have honda, so I tried my best to reduce noise. I only run the generator to charge the batteries and once charged, I turn them off. I don't run my generators to watch TV or play on my computer.
We bought our RV thinking we could bring it home and put it on our driveway. It stayed that way for 2 weeks until I saw a guy in a unmarked car taking notes in front of our house. We got a notice the next week saying our Rv extended past the front wall of our house which is a violation. We had 3 days to move our Rv or face fines. So now, we have it in storage, but, this spring we are building our driveway backwards and moving our fence so that our Rv won’t extend past the front wall of our house
Because of tiny blocks in Perth (250-400 sqm) most vehicles extend past the property line. It only becomes a problem if u have a sidewalk (footpath) on the verge as u cannot park on a sidewalk.
Funny, why, why, why cannot put what belongs to you in rhe place you stay. Where do they expect you to put it??? So can put where you do not own, like what the homeless people who have RV are doing?
One of my annual R/V related expenses is a publication called "Traveler's Guide To The Firearms Laws Of The 50 States". It spells out everything you need to know state by state about legally traveling with a firearm, and is updated every year to the most current laws. As to weights, you need to know both the empty weight and the loaded weight (including full fresh water tank if equipped) of all your axles, whether you are towing your R/V or driving it. On a towable, you can easily overload the rear axle of your tow vehicle while simultaneously underloading your steering axle, which affects steering traction. Axle weight directly correlates to the amount of air pressure needed in the tires, even on dual tire setups. The more weight that is on a tire, the more air pressure it needs. Tires have maximum air pressure and weight ratings, which are stamped right on the side of each tire. Ideally, you should use four point weighing, where a scale is placed under each tire or set of tires. Without this knowledge, you can easily have more weight on one side of the rig, creating a potentially dangerous imbalance. A common fallacy amongst many R/V owners is that they believe the designers build in the storage spaces in a way that keeps a prospective owner from inadvertently overloading their R/V. That's a belief that will get you into trouble. Incorrect tire pressure is the number one cause of catastrophic blowouts on R/V rigs. If you don't know your weights, you're driving a ticking time bomb. As for R/V'ing in CA, it's on my permanent "No Go" list.
Thank you for this! Very well presented. Besides breaking the law if overweight, we understand that our insurance coverage may be lost if it can be proven that our rig (truck/trailer combination) was overweight at the time an accident occurred. We weight EVERY TIME we go out. A truck scale weight certificate (gotta pay for it) with a date and time stamp can be very helpful.
Another thing about overspeeding tires... that's about maintaining structural integrity in relation to centrifugal force. Exceede the speed for long enough, and it'll literally tear itself apart causing a blowout. This could cause other tires being overloaded if they weren't already. If all you've got is a single axle though...
As a full time RV'er for the past 8 years, I was not aware of most of the laws that you discussed. So thank for the info. In some states there is a requirement that the tow chains must be crossed to prevent the tow bar from dropping if it fails for some reason. On a side note, if you two ever get to Las Vegas, I would suggest that you see about getting a booking at one of the casinos for a comedy act. You remind me of Gorge Burns and Grace Allen. You are such a hoot.
I had a battle with my city over living in my own trailer on my own property minding my own business. I rented the house to my newly divorced daughter and her four children. She was not getting the court ordered child support, could not afford rent at market rates and needed help with child care. It was working well for us, i was hurting no one, and forcing me into the house benefitted no one. Ridiculous. If you decide to do this, keep a low profile (windows closed, no awnings, no patio mats, etc. Be especially cautious during business hours when the zoning nazis are out and about.)
There was a older couple who lost their house to those Colorado "Marshall Fires" . They wanted to live in their RV until they could rebuild their house. The Marshall County Board has laws against that. The Board were going to meet to suspend those ordinances for the foreseeable future.
@@patrickcleveland8898 Well the communities must have had a real problem when hurricanes come through Florida and all those Gulf Coast States. I went with our Church mission group when Hurricane Katrina hit. There was nothing left of those homes and FEMA brought in all those trailers. I guess those good laws are suspended. Most people would not want to live in an RV for an extended period of time. Civic Leaders and local government must understand that when natural order goes out the windows then it is time to act with some common sense and decency. ETC Exceptions to DA RULEZ!
@@patrickcleveland8898 The thing is the law is kinda dumb for people with literal acres of land near no one. And the only reason people don’t like it in neighborhoods is they find RVs ugly even the nice expensive ones RVers know aren’t cheap. It isn’t about homelessness because these are people’s driveways. And the stereotype of ‘living in an RV’ is low class and poor, even when it’s not true.
We stay away from Blue states especially concerning gun laws and my travel nurse wife never takes contracts in high tax states. This keeps us out of a lot of silliness.
@@winterstorm366 "quality of life" (?) Lmao. The highest amount of homelessness in the country are in blue states. Thanks for nothing blue state voters.
Actually, that’s a federal law too. You cannot enter any tunnel with a flame of bowl liquid whether it’s gasoline, diesel or propane you have to have a placard on your vehicle to proof to show it. That’s federal law. You have to follow some of the laws that the truck drivers have to.
You guys are so fun! I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning and I must say you have really improved - lol. This video was fun and very informative. Gave us lots to think about and be aware of. You all remind me of a comedy team where one person is very hyper and goes off on tangents and the other is the straight guy and reels the hyper guy back in. Mercedes is definitely the straight guy.
Another story. When we were going through Arizona, we were passed by someone pulling a travel trailer that looked to be about 30 feet. They had to be doing 80mph. The next thing we knew, there was debris flying all over the road. He had blown a tire and tore up his trailer pretty bad. Looked like one of his tanks ruptured too judging by the water leaking all over. Probably never thought about checking the speed rating on the tires.
Good point. I am from Arizona. Folks drive extremely fast in cars, trucks and RV’s in my state. I drive 65 max in my motor home, and RVs blow by me at 85. Crazy.
I've witnessed the same thing. A couple passed us in a new travel trailer doing about 75 mph. About 7 or 8 miles up the interstate, chunks of tire all over the road and they were pulled off to the side looking at their blown tire. I always set my cruise on 60 mph and never had a problem...knock on wood. Those tires aren't meant to be driven over 65 mph on most RV's.
My RV tire rating is 60 mph. For very brief periods on a gentle downhill, it may sneak up to 65, but otherwise I stick to the 60 max speed. On a cross country trip last year, I saw a lot of guys with their huge pickups driving their 35 ft TTs at speeds of 80 mph. I try to stay away from them.
My husband and I stay around 60- 65. And we use highways and avoid the Interstates when ever possible. Our Interstates are horrible for your rig. And guess what, a lot of insurance companies won't cover the damage to your rig from the interstates. Have a friend who is stuck trying to get her a new trailer after driving through Louisiana on I-20 and having her new trailer beat up and twisted and basically destroyed by the Interstate.
Hey guys. I live in Canada and plan on traveling down there soon. Some of this stuff is good to know. But just remember, as hard as it is for you guys to cross into Canada, it's actually harder for us to cross into the US. As for the pet paperwork, that goes both ways. Also, I'm sure you know this, but traveling across borders (especially from Canada into the US) do not... and I mean do not have meat in your fridge or freezer. If they search you, it will be confiscated and you can receive a fine. Great video though guys, and I think John and I would get along pretty good as we seem to have a lot of the same opinions. I gre up with a dad that was a long haul truck driver for over 40 years. He never had a wreck and followed most of the rules. I have learned a lot from him. Does it make me a truck driver? NO! But does it make me a better, more responsible and highly aware driver? You're damn right it does! Hope to csmp down there and meet you guys some time. Keep up the great videos!
A few weeks ago, you sent a bunch of your geese through here. I am not convinced they had all their paperwork. However, when we send them back this spring, we won't bother with paperwork either. 🙂
Canada is a beautiful country. many Canadians whom moved here did it for career jobs but now they have remote work jobs so decided to move back to Canada to be with family
Been disabled since age fourteen in 1972, and now at age sixty-five, probably will have to give up driver's license and driving soon, but I did have a motor van in 1988 for five years. I watch these RV disaster videos for entertainment, my son at age forty will probably soon retire and live in one. Hope you don't mind that in my medicated, couch-filled days and nights, I chuckle and get many laughs from RV nightmares, crashes, stuck in snow and mud, you name it. Hey healthy people, just park it for a few hours, and be glad you're alive today! Okay, now go crash! - j q t -
I owe y’all an apology! I had you pegged as liberals. I was wrong,and I am extremely happy to learn you are pro2A,and conservative. As a veteran this is very important to me as our nation is under attack from almost every side. Aside from all that, THANK YOU for the in formative videos. Well done!
We still can buy and use generators in California till 2028. We live in the National Forest Generators are a matter of survival in Grid down situations for most. Solar due to trees is not practical. It is going to get interesting in California for us. We are a very independent Freedom loving folks who moved away from people, and most have no use for Politicians. We are supporters of the movement to divide California. Would love to see State of Jefferson become reality.
Make sure we divide NY also. As for government.... it’s Sunday...I shouldn’t even be thinking what we should do to them!! Being from military service, and the Vietnam era... I have some dandy ideas!! Oh. God Bless and stay safe!
We wish Northern California the best of luck. Sacramento will never listen to the real people of California. I hear Texas is nice in the spring. See you all on the road.
Ok Mercedes you almost made me spit out my coffee when it cut to "my safe word is chicken" . We always follow the rules about dogs and national parks which we hat the rule, but we get upset by how many people break the rule. We avoid California, even though we both grew up there in the 70's and 80's but the place has gone off the rails. John is right, once government has seized power they never give it back.
I grew up in California my parents moved us to Colorado. I finished school here then got married and I moved back to California because my husband was in graduate school. When he graduated we moved back to Colorado. I still miss California but I couldn’t afford to live there now and I don’t think it would be the same as it was 30-40hrs ago. Heck alot of my family still lives there and I don’t know how they do it!!
I hate the dog rule but I see why so many just leave poop all over the trails we've went to a few trails by royal gorge and it was nasty all you could smell was dog crap it was all over the trail and along the side most dont understand yeah its just one poop but if 100 ppl do it once then it's 100 turds also the tunnels we walked through smell of urine badly and you could see where the dogs peed so gross
Walmart situation really got out of control,people getting towed into the parking lot and setting up permanently with bbq lawn chairs ect,totally disrespectful and ruined it for the occasional overnighters!
I have to call you out on the double trailer towing. I have a F350 crew cab dually pulling a 30ft 5th wheel with a 19.5 ft boat behind it. I am always very aware of my driving and am always looking 3 steps ahead to make sure I don't get caught in a situation. California law is 75' pulling doubles, I'm 74 ft. I have been pulling doubles for 36 years and have never had any type of situation for concern. As long as you know your limits and capabilities and think smart, it is nothing different than just pulling one trailer.
i really like John's outlook. He's like minded. "Why is the government telling me how to live my life?" There is a massive difference between "don't dump mercury in the water" and "You have to do THIS to go HERE"
IF YOU THINK THE GOV. IS RUNNING EVERYTHING NOW, YOU WAIT FOR A WHILE LONGER, 10-20 YRS. YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE A PERMIT OF SOME KIND JUST TO WALK ON THE SIDEWALK IN ANY TOWN. I KNOW IT SOUNDS STUPID BUT, MARKY WORDS, IT WILL COME TO PASS. I'D BET ON IT
@@jackiemowery5243 i was in philly airport yesterday "Cannot eat here witout 'papers please" Watched 5 people off a plane look at that and say "fu-k you" $500 dollars just walked out the door, not mentioning the astronmical price for rental at Philly airport. GOODNIGHT
If you are pulling a trailer of any kind, don’t drive like a car. Trailers off track. If you stay in the center of the lane in a curve, your trailer will drift into the next lane. A good practice is to drive the center of the lane in the straight away but stay to the top of any curve.
Good video. Thanks. Fun with the Police helping out too. I plan to cross the US/Canada border a lot with two cats. I am a dual citizen and I have my firearms acquisition and possession license (PAL), but unless I change my residency to Canada, I won't be able to take restricted firearms (handguns, folding guns, short barreled guns) into Canada. What I paid attention to was the pet paperwork though. Thank you. And... it's bear spray not pepper spray; and it's an animal stun baton (19") not a stun gun; and my Randall is a utility / hunting knife. 😁 It's all in the name! Not certain I can get away with a three-edged letter opener though. 🤣
I loved the video and very informative. Thumbs up for the sheriff for helping out. But you two missed a big one that RVs break all the time. (Open container law) If you open a bottle of wine, tequila, whiskey, vodka or any other liquid that contains alcohol and you do not finish it and put it in a cabinet or refrigerator it is considered an open container. Or lets say you do finish the bottle off but just put it in the rv's trash container and take off down the road. You have a open container violation. That is a big fine and maybe jail. Please keep the info coming. It is such a great help.
So after doing a lot of searching web pages and talking with some police friends. It all totals to what state and city you are in. Most states they would be legal with an open container within the pulled camper. But not in the cab of the pulling vehicle. But some states allow for the non driver to drink but not the drive. I know this did not clear up the full question but like John said "do your research".
Per California Highway Patrol, everything behind the front seats in an RV is your “house”, and thereby exempt from open container laws, and a warrant is required for a search.
Friend had ODOT (Ohio...) pull over his Kenworth RV (toy hauler) for a safety check (& CDL) - which went to court, and he won (situational-just because it says "Kenworth" does not mean you have to have a CDL to drive it). Rig was clearly labeled "Not for Commercial Use". But as things go, weights/lengths/types of trucks can get dicey. I have known guys in 3/4 or 1 ton trucks to be over-weight- while empty! - much less towing. The real problem with the CDL system is the rules that go with it. An RV add-on permit for over-length/weight vehicles might make sense, but a CDL may then require a camper to carry a log book! Modern pickup trucks can now tow almost 35,000 lbs, but it's illegal without a CDL. Contractors run into this a lot. A lot of room for discussion! Great points-especially when you mentioned about the propane tanks in tunnels!
Spent two years in a converted diesel bus and trailer with Jeep.. Only licensed the bus ONCE!!?? Kept the Bus.... 7 years Drove on the expired plates... Never stopped...not once. A retired officer told me... That a big motorhome was a dangerous can of worms for an officer to mess with... I now believe it... This was back in 2007.2009 Have things changed at all?
Great info guys! As usual, fun and informative. The snippets from the police station were a brilliant touch.! A good portion of the “laws” that you mentioned will not be a problem for people with common sense. Your video can definitely help to alleviate some of the NEGATIVE personal experience one may encounter if they choose to heed your warnings. 👍🏼
RE feeding squirrels: habituated squirrels can become so focused on getting people food they will not leave your campsite and are near impossible to get rid of, ending in your engine compartment possibly chewing you electric harness in your fender. Such animsls end up having to be "relocated" to some place they will not come back from. If you feed squirrels you are in fact killing them.
On the CDL thing you guys talked about, as a resident of Madison county FL. I have a CDL, I started driving big trucks in 1982. Even got my gold star on the license now. I can say this, some of the Northeast states, like CT, will ask if you have a CDL for a rig total length of 50'. MA- 55', NH - 61', Wa-55', CA-47' Know your total length. On the dog thing, I carry a Medical Alert Service Dog, I've never been refused at and state or federal park. Don't try that with a Emotional Support Dog. My paperwork and her license is always checked. The overweight thing, a lot of states are starting to demand larger rigs to cross the Scales and Ports of Entry. If you're overweight, it's usually a big ticket. I do have to agree about the speeding. Too many people don't know the tire rating speed of their rigs. At least once a week I'm seeing or hearing of a rig roll over. The biggest cause, tire malfunction due to speed. If you don't know, go out and look. You want to drive the speed limits, change your tires to a larger grade tire. It doesn't go by the tread, it goes by the outer walls. Look for anything with a grade J or better.
Another rule or two about dogs.. 9 states require dogs to be in a seat belt and most states do not allow wolf dogs. My dog is a shepherd/husky mix and his breeding is well documented. He is also a trained search dog with his canine good citizen. Many people assume this gentle, loving dog is a wolf. People who have wolf dogs should not rv.
How about dumping your gray water in the campsite area? The water doesn't stink unless you store it in the tank vs leaving the gray water valve open from the start.
John...I SWEAR you and my husband are kindred spirits LoL Thanks for the info. We're making plans for our retirement to full-time in three years, so we're researching and watching now and find your videos incredibly helpful! Happy new year
When we first bought our RV the salesman told us to be sure to weigh the RV before getting on the road. Always get your RV checked like tires, brakes checked change oil, have your engine checked out. Make sure your tag’s and inspection are up to date.
Great Video. A lot of crazy laws. We break some of them too but do our best to try and obey them. It's just very difficult when they don't make any sense and change so drastically from place to place. Mary 💕Fred
Great information! It's a good thing we did our homework before we began our relocation trip from AK to the hot, dry southwest for my health. We had 2 pets - a dog and an eclectus parrot. The dog needed a vet health certificate but the parrot needed a passport. Yes, just like ours but issued by fish & game, I believe. Our departure was delayed, nearly to the point where we would have to stay put for the winter with family. It took a lot of paperwork and time to get that document, and getting back into the U.S. would have been a huge issue. Parrots are considered exotics and smuggling them is a huge problem. Our baby was hatched in Anchorage, just a few miles from our home, and has never lived anywhere else. She was a great ambassador everywhere we traveled and her passport (and ours) is still valid. It is good for 10 years and has only been used once.😥 My traveling days seem to be over. Our feathered girl will be 20 in September and she will forever be a social charmer.
Someone may have mentioned this but according to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Part 387.3 propane tanks on RV's are not regulated since they are an integral part of the trailer and two 40 gallon tanks are way under the reportable quantity. That being said turning off the cylinders while traveling is a good habit to practice.
I grew up In CA and I remember years ago seeing the mandatory weight stations for trucks and Rvs on the freeway. I have never seen them anywhere outside of California.
OMG, John just got done being super serious about knowing fire arms laws when traveling and then you cut to Mercedes saying, "My safe word is chicken." LMAO OMG, I'm almost on the flloor laughing.
You lost me at double towing (triple towing). Here its called doubles and the first must be a 5th wheel RV. I have towed with this set up for quite a long time and never had any issues with sway like your trying to say. Our state allows 75ft bumper to bumper but also requires and extra set of chains to the far outside of the first trailer. Its a safe set up when done correctly.
Totall agree.We pull our 5th wheel and golf cart trailer almost anywhere we go. Just because some people cant handle doing it doesnt mean we are all in that catagory and i do not consider it stupid. pretty closed minded of you. But then again a lot of the things you menion range from irrelavant to simply not true.
Pulling triples to me is three trailers. But I drove triples through Nevada, Oregon and Utah for years. RV’s you have to have a fifth wheel with one trailer that would be doubles. You can pull it in any state except Oregon. But you need a Pindle hook. On your second trailer to be illegal. I have never had a problem pulling doubles and I can back them up just fine.
Great information. Thank you 😊 I also completely agree in laws that are slowly but surely being taken and it's not just the politicians to blame but those that put them there in the first place 😡 Hope you had great holidays and let's pray 2022 is much better 🥰
Along with crossing state and county lines with a firearm, people should check the guidelines of going into or passing through a State /National Forests with a firearm
We go hunting in Mexico every year and have since the 1970s, I toured mixing audio with several bands for past 40 years and every sleeper bus up to 15 guys and all team drivers with sleepers are not wearing seatbelts. Most school buses don't have seatbelts.
As Professional truck driver, we witness a lot of preventable tragic accidents involving RV across the country because of weight issues, tire blowouts, and excessive towing... PLEASE FOLKS BE SAFE.. KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE.. those particular laws are there for a reason.... Double and triple towing requires trained skills to do them (knowing how to handle high winds etc.)
Right!, I couldn't even back up my kayak trailer! It takes practice & skill if you have never towed anything in your life. I watched video after video until one guy showed to hold the steering wheel at the bottom w/two hands and turn it left or right from that position. Worked for me. I can't imagine towing a huge camp trailer nvm double & triple towing.
Super solid video, a lot of great info for us to think about. Agree that we all do things without malice, which can potentially get us in legal trouble. Great video.
nice review! Drones have to be registered with the FAA AND labeled! My rig is just under the weight limit for CDL in Texas. I drive at 63 mph, just UNDER the speed rating. Many people complain about "CHINA BOMBS".MOST tires are made in China. The "bomb" is holding the steering wheel. This has saved me from wrecks several times. I discovered that the RV dealer had sold me a 5th wheel with defective brakes. Good thing I upgraded the brakes on my tow vehicle (years of experience helps, too). I regularly get flown by with huge rigs going over the speed limit. Most places have lowered speed limits for people towing. I have never gone anywhere that moved away because I took too long to get get there! Van Horn, Texas has a law that prevents boondocking on the street, in any parking lot or bare land. Other places have the same rules. There are several RV parks there, however. Solar power does not work after dark but generators do. California just requested that people stop charging electric vehicles because the grid cannot meet the demand. One thing you did not cover. Some counties have laws that dump lines have to be "above grade". This means you have to have a rack to place it on. It has been over 50 years (last from cats in San Bernardino County 1962, dog 1947) since a case of rabies in humans has occurred from a dog or cat in the USA. It still happens in Mexico. Bats, skunks and foxes are the major sources of human rabies. Another reason not to let pets free roam in wilderness settings.
Cali in Malibu '21 and '22 and Los Feliz, Venice, Echo Park and Long Beach '23 ran generator for hours between daytime hours no problem and no police called. A Marina del Rey homeowner next to a golf course tried to scare me by saying kids lived nearby. I told him I'm an academic tutor and asked why he hasn't found someone his own age
In your coment about "triple towing" you said pulling another trailer behind your 5th wheel was triple towing.Thats considered pulling "doubles" not triples.The tow vehicle itself doesn't count as something being towed.Triple towing is just that pulling 3 trailers. In some states, to pull another trailer behind you 1st trailer, the trailer hooked to the tow vehicle needs to be a 5th wheel,not a bumper tow.
So,. I can’t park my RV in my back yard. But, here in Seattle, we have hundreds of people living in their RV’s all over town. ON PUBLIC STREETS! WT🤬????
I have never heard of this unless you are in a HOA that forbids it. I know several people that stores their RV in there backyard and have seen this all over.
Just bought a hybrid camper, and been binge watching tons of videos. This is a great video! Luckily my town allows RVs (and campers) to be parked on the property. The only issue that they enforce is that all vehicles must have current registration. If it doesn't have current registration, it must be under a garage or carport. (Basically out of sight) California will definitely not be a state I'll visit. Probably won't be hitting up Canada or Mexico too. The USCCA can help with gun laws state to state. They have a map that can be downloaded showing Reciprocity states. Honestly, it won't hurt my feelings at all to avoid states (and Countries) that will not accept my Indiana permit. Didn't realize the rule about no pets in some National parks. That's a bummer. I kind of get that. Some people are not responsible enough to own pets. Another case of ruining it for everyone else. 🙄
Hey… I 💯 p get what you’re saying… but! Don’t deprive yourself of some of the most incredible wilderness in the country- California! It’s life changing in its beauty and serenity. Just stay out of the big cities or seriously affluent neighborhoods, and BE CLEAN- and I promise you you’ll have zero issues. But… The Sierras… Ojai…. Please don’t miss it!!
My dad had his scamp literally stolen by the city of Miami and auctioned off. It was on my uncle's property. This was 1992 after he retired from the army. One of the reasons why I moved out to a rural area near a city. Now my dad's airstream is at my house. It's not getting stolen by anyone.
Traveled with a 24ft 5th wheel and a 21Ft Yamaha boat behind it for years. I guess I was dumb enough to not only try it, but did it put did it safely back and forth across this great country for years.
