Mistakes to Never Make While Setting Up an RV (Costly & Stressful)

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Excuse me, your "newbie" is showing...we've all been there at some point, but in this video, we hope to help you learn how to set up at a campsite like a PRO! And avoid the costly headaches that come with NOT setting up your RV correctly at the campground.
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@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

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@k_enn Месяц назад

I am new to RV camping. I got two good pieces of advice that are helpful First is to discharge a little from your graywater tank to sewer connection to test the hookup before you let loose with the black water. The second is think of yourself as a pilot where, every time before you take off, you do a full check of the vehicle -- all doors secure, items properly stowed, all hook-ups disconnected, propane off, jacks up, etc.

@suzannewise8045 3 месяца назад

Under campground etiquette, keep your dog on a 6 foot leash, not loose or on a retractable lead, and pick up your dog’s poop. Also don’t cut through other people’s campsite.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Very true, we cover this among other things in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_XRufyL0Ckk.htmlsi=yDpZO1p6ERXfkc0u

@glenludwig5135 2 месяца назад

You forgot the barking. That’s one of the worst. A lot of us come to enjoy peace and quiet and nature.

@brianhilligoss 2 месяца назад

then don't go to a camp ground lol. @@glenludwig5135

@brianhilligoss 2 месяца назад

lol ok boomer

@cheo4201 2 месяца назад

Yes, I agree. That’s my biggest complain, specially owners of little dogs, they just think they can allow them loose at the site. People, dogs are not kids, they are pets, they need to be on a leash at all times when outdoors. Yes I have a dog, a 95 lbs. shepherd that is “always” on a leash, although he is trained. On a recent camping trip, my next door neighbor’s little dog got to spend more time loose on my site than at theirs, no respect.

@awaywego7283 3 месяца назад

Something that's really important about the surge protector is everyone needs to go. When you buy the surge protector, go to a hardware store and get a very heavy chain or one of those that are super duty and a very good luck with a key. Take the chain. Put it through the loop that is on your surge protector. Take it around the post where the electric is and then put the lock on the chain with something that cost at least $280. You want to protect it because there are people that want to take it

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Very true, many surge protectors come with a metal ring so you can easily add a padlock.

@travtheterror1403 22 дня назад

What if I can only find some worth $275????

@maryespinola6865 3 месяца назад

When leaving, I always stay in the campsite as my husband drives out. I walk around and check that all the hatches are closed and locked and nothing is attached. But also check the grounds for items left behind: dog leash, trash that blew under the camper, check the picnic table for stuff left for the last minute that I forgot, etc....I try to leave the site the way I would like to find it.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

👍

@arbonneladyTN 2 месяца назад

I do that as well. Also having a walkie or phone connection to him in the truck helps to communicate an issue etc. Many times a site we were in was not the best, we always left it better. Was even told to not bother, but I did anyway.

@mattwaters6987 16 дней назад

interesting you mentioned that. My very first time leaving my campsite I'd left my roof vent wide open and all the windows open. Good thing I checked before hitting the road. Never again. 😂

@stevenemert837 3 месяца назад

#5 slide clearance. I really like HappilyEverHanks idea of having a couple of dowels the same length as the slide out length, and using them as a guage to test it before sliding them out.

@lbshouff8825 3 месяца назад

I have a yard stick that I keep by the door to grab and check the clearance.

@nancyfanello7425 3 месяца назад

Mark a tape measure with a black marker, small and easier to carry.

@timm8856 3 месяца назад

We use our broom with markings.

@guidorrmc7618 2 месяца назад

I learned how to use a tape measure in grade school.

@tylerfarrey4673 2 месяца назад

I saw that one and liked it too. Those guys are fun and informative as well ...

@catherineprice4766 2 месяца назад

We live in Australia and we owned an off road camper trailer. So think 7x10 trailer with a pull out tent with awning. They have wind down stabilisers on each corner. So on our 2nd trip in our camper trailer we packed up, packed down, packed away. But when it came time to hook the trailer back onto our car we couldn't move it for love nor money. We tried everything, the people camped around us tried everything. It would not budge, guy drove past in his car and asked if we were having trouble, we said yes, he points to the back of the trailer and calmly tells us our stabilisers are still down...... yeah, that's an hour I'll never get back, and summer time in Australia... well it's hot!

@nicolausranker8521 22 дня назад

You should survey the site before parking the rv. When surveying, you are looking for the best location to park the rv for all accessories, slides, leveling equipment, power hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, and antennas. Don't even start parking that thing until you have some sort of plan that includes approach angles and turning points.

@ZazuMom 3 месяца назад

I can't stress enough the importance of the walk around. No matter where you are. You have no idea what; if anything, is happening while you sleep. I made a quick overnight stop in a rest area. A really nice rest area. For some reason I decided to do a walk around just before pulling out and discovered my right front tire was flat. This prevented me from not only hitting the interstate with 75 mph limits, but it was also pouring rain and windy. I shudder to think what might have happened if I hadn't done this. Since that day I never pull out without a walk around. No matter where I am.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Great tip - thanks for sharing

@TexasLadyS 2 месяца назад

We’re stationary full timers and watching people pull in with their fancy new rig is usually pretty interesting. My favorite part is when the husband is trying to get it pulled in straight and the wife is directing him from behind the rig. She usually can’t be seen and, depending on the tow vehicle they’re using, she can’t really be heard either. You can really tell a lot about a couple by the way they complete this maneuver. If they’re totally in sync, it’s a beautiful thing to see. If they’re not, it’s highly entertaining. 😂 I did once stop some folks in a Class A who were pulling out with one of their slides extended. It was on the driver’s side so you’d think he’d have seen it but that just shows how distracted you can be when leaving a campground.

@SurvivalBetty 2 месяца назад

I just leave him at home. Stress-free RV parking unlocked.

@rodneypennington1086 2 месяца назад

I used to get my wife to do the backing up whilst I imitated left hand down from in front etc. Avoids a lot of marital stress.

@arbonneladyTN 2 месяца назад

With our new 2nd rv (36’TT & 12 pass van) I did a 6 week trip with 4 kids (5-15 y/o) I taught them how to back us in! And every check list etc. The two oldest (13 & 15) were on either side of the trailer back (I could see them) each with walkies. We did it smooth! So smooth & quiet that some guy came out of his camper and starts flailing his arms in front of me!! Our daughter said on the radio.. “umm mom who is that & WHAT is he doing?” I looked up and saw this man thinking he would be helping me🤯 I informed him that we had it well in hand and so he stands off just glaring at our PERFECT parking😂 He stormed off after😉 His wife came over the next day and apologized for him💁🏻‍♀️ She had a hold of his sweater, he shed it , and then she had his shirt but decided the “old fool would go out naked” so she let him go. She hugged me and the kids telling us what an amazing job we did ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

@uniquecampingmarine 3 месяца назад

Thank you for telling others about us. We don't want anyone to have a poopsie. I am so glad you do such a great job educating Rv'ers

@PineGeri 2 месяца назад

We started using Unique in our RV last year…after watching your vids! Great stuff and when on Facebook and other RV’rs ask about black tank issues or TP I refer them to your videos addressing this!

@WestsontheMove 3 месяца назад

Seeing newbie and seasoned RVers using the blue Camco water filters. Makes me happy when I see either the big green Clear2o or the three stage water filtration systems. Charity, add the big green Clear2o Dirt Guard (10 or 20 micron) along with your 1 micron cartridge. It makes a difference. We have BLU Technologies system but I keep my Clear2o handy to show the Camco folks what they use instead. Yes, on the surge protectors!

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

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@warroberts862 3 месяца назад

Great Video, thank you. I have found out what's even as if not more important then positioning your RV for proper leveling and within reach of utilities is to ensure you have power from the 30/50 amp services. Nothing like perfectly positioning your vehicle to find out you need to move due to not having power, that is always my first task.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Great point, thanks for sharing

@davidlogan7216 3 месяца назад

Travel Trailers!!!! Tongue Jack!!!! We found out the hard way on our first-weekend camping in our brand-new trailer. "Hey MJ! What's that scraping sound?" It was the tongue jack. We were in the middle of the road stuck with the jack bent to a 45-degree angle. Luckily a fellow camper had a sawzall and cut the jack off. Directly to the dealer and installed an electric jack. It wasn't that much more $$ than the manual one. It's one of those mistakes that, hopefully, happen only once. However, we now have a checklist for setting up and breaking down camp.

@tomj9938 Месяц назад

Talking about leveling. Plumbing doesn't flow correctly also. But years ago I stored a pop up with it tilted to let water and snow slide off. Fridge didn't work in the Spring. Luckily a guy I worked with " Take fridge out and lay it down the opposite way it was tilted. You have to burp it for 24 hours." I did that and it worked! I picture RV mechanic taking out fridges, lay them down and charging you hundreds for " Labor." You will learn way more about the workings of an RV than you ever wanted to. If yiu don't you will be overcharged for everything and service? " We will get it back to you in a few months. So...There goes your Summer. I think since Covid you want to avoid 2019, 2020 and 2021 models when they were mass producing to meet demand.

@connieheep2638 3 месяца назад

Thank You! ❤ I enjoy your approach to resolving things that present while camping n RV’ing💥

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@Bleda2002 2 месяца назад

Ha, I knew I recognized those no dog or horses sign at tillis hills before you showed the sign later in the video. We camp there all the time in our TT, Holder Mine just north of it in the forest is dog friendly and has really nice flat pads.

@UnChaeL-Paradise 2 месяца назад

#8 pressure regulator goes before the filter! Not after. Most filters have a max rating of 50psi

@coachbobbarnes8715 Месяц назад

If you have slide outs, you can note measurements somewhere and carry around a tape measure. Or you can just use your body parts that are always with you. Put out your longest slide out piece. Stand beside the RV and touch it with your outstretched finger. Where does the overhang (plus desired buffer) come out to? Your closer shoulder? Your midline? Your far shoulder? Remember that measure against your own anatomy and then you can scout your parking spot easily with a walk-around.

@tamalynsmith8203 9 дней назад

Best advice I can give for directing someone into a site, use walkie talkies or your phones (driver on speaker phone both hands on the wheel) you can talk calmly and quietly. Explain directions without the whole campground hearing the conversation and or your frustrations. Happy camping.

@brendanwalsh1675 Месяц назад

Hey guys! In a non-related story, we're full-timers and we ordered some Venture-4th towels and we love them. Last July, staying outside of Glacier NP, we were riding our bicycles to the NP, when I noticed one of those towels by the side of the road. I picked it up and a little further along the road was another!!! They looked brand new. They were Xtra large. Now when we ride our bicycles, we look for more towels! Haha. We hope you find smooth roads and level campgrounds! Brendan & Lena

@GratefulGlamper Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@trincinf 2 месяца назад

i once took off with my awning completely out. that could have been disastorous. Now i use a checklist. it was easier to do than you think.

@donmunro144 4 дня назад

Parking at truckstops is another issue. If you're parked at a truckstop, a truck cannot use that spot. If you must park at one use the rv spots or don't open your slide outs. A driver maybe trying to park in the middle of the night, he may not see it and back into it.

@sandymanning8744 3 месяца назад

I really enjoy watching your videos. God Bless and l love yall💕💕💕💕💕

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Thank you! You too!

@waynecornwell2321 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the reminders!

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

You bet!

@mattwaters6987 16 дней назад

Excellent video and information. Great tips. 👍

@GratefulGlamper 16 дней назад

Thanks for watching

@rickskidmore3075 3 месяца назад

The last mistake with cleaning up before you leave a campground is the biggest issue we have experienced. My wife and I were camp hosts for 2 months at a state park in NE Ohio during the summer of 2022. As camp hosts you would clean up the sites for the next campers along with a few other duties. There was never a day that didn't go by that we had to clean up trash from several sites and put out smoldering logs in the fire rings. We had to several gallons of water in our utility cart to put them out. As you said, people would use the fire ring as a trash dump. And hate to say it, but didn't matter who the people were to include the Amish, who we found were the worse (took us over a half an hour to clean the site). Truly sad. Thank you for the video on mistakes.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching

@frankvanw1 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this. I did not know the Amish even went camping. Did they have an RV?

@rickskidmore3075 2 месяца назад

@@frankvanw1 no tents.

@mur6822 2 месяца назад

I read all the time women saying they want drivable RV so if they are scared in the night they can jump behind the wheel and leave...I ask if they disconnect every night. Most say they don't care if they leave stuff behind. I ask if they are prepared to pay huge bills to repair the damage to water, electric and sewer hookups at the campground and their RVs. They don't get it. When positioning make sure your slides clear BEFORE you decide you are in the right place and level or you will be starting over. Made the mistake of disconnecting my truck ONCE and having to hitch back up to clear that taught me.

@TWR1988 2 месяца назад

The pets one is a no brainer in Australia. All parks will state whether or not they are allowed; you can not check in until they’ve told you such.

@kurtburkhardt5862 Месяц назад

We are newbies to RV'ing. We are trying to be as prepared as we can for our first trip this spring...Have studied up on these things and feel fairly confident. I'm sure we will have some issues and not have everything right. We are experienced campers and I am a mechanic and a licensed electrician...wish us luck!

@GratefulGlamper Месяц назад

Safe travels and best wishes!

@anotherjoe5675 28 дней назад

Our diesel pusher with air suspension more or less self-levels and settles down very low to the ground which we love for ease of ingress and egress... It's not perfect but if we level up precisely with our hydraulic jacks the entry step can sometimes be quite awkward... We've learned that we'd rather be slightly off kilter and maybe a little shakey instead of all jacked up somewhere... To each their own, I guess!

@deangraboskey2564 3 месяца назад

I really love your informational videos but i also loved your videos of adventures, will there be more of those in the future?

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Absolutely!

@jimmattingly4234 14 дней назад

Hey i always do a walk around and check all compartment doors thanks for video

@GratefulGlamper 14 дней назад

Thanks for watching

@chuppoacobra 9 дней назад

WEWWWHOO! I'm not a no0b! Well, not per this at least. On our first trip this season, about 3 weeks ago, there was a fairly large RV down a few spots from us that was leveled out with the entire front end off the ground about 12" from tire to terra firma.

@Moto290 Месяц назад

3 thousandth like(: !!! Thank you!!!!! I’m learning so much today

@robertmitchell6315 2 месяца назад

Awning clearance can be an issue too. Had a tree blocking ours from extending, back a foot and it would have been able to open

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Very true, thanks for sharing

@PineGeri 2 месяца назад

Polson Motorcoach resort in Polson MT has a boatload of restrictions…nothing a deal breaker for us but they do restrict breeds of dogs, no special gates or areas at any sites to put your dog in…beautiful views, but wow! This is worse than an HOA!

@ChrisBaker-pg3ty 29 дней назад

On our rig the lift up basement door needs just a scootch more clearance than the slide, so we check by openning the basement door.

@ghostpepperrides4805 2 месяца назад

Good one. Thank you

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Most welcome

@brians9633 3 месяца назад

If you have the correct jacks tires off the ground are not horrible also most black tank issues are from not putting enough water in the tank

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Wheels off the ground can cause suspension damage - which is why you NEVER want the wheels off the ground in the air.

@165grnosler7 3 месяца назад

#5 I keep a tape measure in the driver's door pocket that is marked with all the slide measurements. This is the only thing that this tape measure is used for and stays in the drivers door.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Great idea!

@TheHighwayHare 3 месяца назад

My neighbor had his entire RV off the ground on his leveling system, while he was parked in the road, on an incline, and was on the RV roof washing it! I ran outside, yelling at him " Are you insane???" Yes, he was a new RV owner.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

😳

@lindac9347 2 месяца назад

I’ve been reading more about black tank issues. The black tank is not a long term storage tank that needs waste broken down. Using lots of water, calgon pearls and dawn are all is needed. Some of these treatments create sticky sludge and that’s why sensors are not working. What are your thoughts?

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Calgon can create a BIG sludge mess. Using lots of water and a treatment that is BOTH a Probiotic AND Enzyme treatment. This means this type of formula can eliminate odors AND prevent clogs. While Other formulas can only do one or the other.

@lindac9347 2 месяца назад

I meant pinesol not dawn….I guess I have more research to do, thanks!!

@blondie7740 2 месяца назад

The campground where i am at has a very dated electrical system. The plug in on my box melted, and frankly if i didn't have a surge protector, it would have done a lot of damage. As it was, it was very inconvenient.

@gowiththeflowcouple 2 месяца назад

On the walk around dont forget to check the awning. Yes this happened to me. I had to straighten and reattach arms and get a new roller spring. Oops.

@davedaniels9665 17 дней назад

another thing to add is we always look at our checklist when hooking and unhooking our trailor. no matter how much we think we know it all

@tylerfarrey4673 2 месяца назад

great video

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@thub7637 8 дней назад

Make sure you have jacks that can level. Most are just stabilizing jacks and are not meant to take the weight of the camper.

@pgithens1 3 месяца назад

I know you guys know this, but not just a surge protector but an EMS that also protects against things like reverse polarity and low voltage. Low voltage is the real killer of RV appliances. Also remember that "surge protectors" of any kind use sacrificial MOVs. Once it protects against enough surges . . you know longer have surge protection. Something to keep in mind. As far as slide clearance, we have that covered. If we are parked anywhere in sight of a tree or obstacle my wife raises an alarm. I spend most of my time convincing her our slides are not 8' wide. 😀

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

😃

@wandrousvindella716 3 месяца назад

Great points. We've seen a few "jenja's" on the road & wheels off the ground. I've made a few camp hosts clean our firepit, just to stress our point. Some nasty folks out there ~

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing

@budnuttall7903 Месяц назад

Something I learned to do and I had to learn it the hard way is when You leave your rv, shut off water and hot water heater in case there is a leak while you are away.

@micheleeskew4160 2 месяца назад

All the mistakes you mention are valid and important. However I would have liked to see brief discussions for each about what to do. This was a very short video and rather than send people to different videos just making this one a bit longer that included tips on how not to make the mistake or what to look for. An example would be what PSI to set your adjustable pressure reducer on.

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@Merica_dadgarage 3 месяца назад

I’ve seen so many motorhomes with wheels off the ground. I just shake my head. I don’t think it’s my place to say something. I tow a 40ft 5th wheel toy hauler. There has been a few times where I was close. That’s where the wood comes to help.

@user-xi4qb5nd1r 2 месяца назад

I spent the last 15 minutes looking for your hoodie. Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks!

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Here! gratefulglamper.com/shop

@martyC9578 3 месяца назад

I suggest making sure it's an EMS (electrical management system) instead of only a surge protector. I do see yours is more of an EMS but wanted to make sure that newbies understand that a surge protector is not always enough.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Great point

@philc.9280 3 месяца назад

Newer RV's have compressors in the refrigeration, so leveling is less important. It's more important for sleeping.

@Tnall74 3 месяца назад

One thing I have run into a few times in a RV Resort, I was told not to back my motorhome up over the grass so they could mow and also my exhaust not kill the grass. Ever had that happen???

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

That’s a new one! Thanks for watching.

@grandpadaddy1950-og5vm Месяц назад

I don't see anywhere mentioned about the roof vents. I always laugh as i see people pull out or even pull in with the roof vents wide open. It's only a small mistake until you get one ripped off. Big naughty when the insurance company comes to look...

@tm8747 3 месяца назад

my rv has rollers for the electrical , same one like the ones have on welding leads on a welder. for the watering system i have a 2 way valve on the water hookup in the park, 1 for incoming line, 1 for a pressure gauge, . i use only 40psi max in the unit, hope that help someone out

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@keithkennedy2725 2 месяца назад

Great commentary…

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@ConservativeVet84 2 месяца назад

Just common courtesy for your fellow RVers

@ericwilliams952 Месяц назад

You need a custom water filter at .05 microns water filter. that screw on water water filter doesn’t do much.

@jasonalper7898 10 дней назад

Rv at the Sand Dunes and any offroad event, the wheel will never be on the ground, not on a Toyhauler or a Motorhome, 30 years no issues, common practice in the desert.

@Gopher7 3 месяца назад

Also… don’t forget to lower antenna !

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

For sure! Thanks for adding this!

@MericaOutdoors Месяц назад

Honest question here. Why is it unsafe to lift your tires off the ground with the stabilizing jacks? Im a crane operator, and we are not allowed to leave any load on the tires when completing a lift. It is much safer for us to be on outriggers. Please, enlighten me.

@GratefulGlamper Месяц назад

Rv levelers are very different from a crane outrigger. It also can cause suspension damage when the wheels are off the ground / the hydraulics in levelers can (and do sometimes) fail and it can cause safety issues.

@chrisschiel6741 3 месяца назад

I always disconnect from the pedestal to the RV. That way I never leave anything behind.

@user-cf2wt8xc9m 3 месяца назад

I did not mean for you to get upset with me I apologize for the question but that was question that I had with the new technology with hoses.

@HappyQuailsLC Месяц назад

When you say "smell free", do you mean purfumed?

@charliepeach2367 2 месяца назад

Of those 10 the one I see most is unburned trash in the fire pit. Okay you had something you tossed in and expected it to burn that night, but here’s a clue campers. Aluminum cans for beer and drinks will not burn at all. Toss them in the trash immediately.

@NelloCambelli 3 месяца назад

Have pulled the power cord out of the pedalstil.

@edwasekanes 23 дня назад

new campers older units do not forget to lower your antenna

@jjclarkson3261 2 месяца назад

Lifting wheels off ground can cause rig to roll

@erichearduga 14 дней назад

#6 Surge Protectors: I say skip the surge protector and go straight to an EMS.

@leehappy3259 2 месяца назад

11. Never, and I mean Never move into a campsite located less the length of a gnat's, err.. eyelash from 8 sets of train tracks! I know, no one would Ever do that! Never mind.

@rootedorganically4911 2 месяца назад

As a dog lover dogs are a hassle not allowed in a lot national parks beaches ext ,

@jeffsteele1295 3 месяца назад

I have never forgot to disconnect before driving off. I hope I never do that could be very costly thanks for you video.

@donnabaardsen5372 3 месяца назад

"I have never forgotten to disconnect before driving off. I hope I never do. That could be very costly. Thanks for your video."

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Any time!

@johnr5545 2 месяца назад

God bless

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@rockinstone123 Месяц назад

The most common disgusting occurrence we experience, even in the "high dollar" campgrounds is avoiding pet droppings. The campground we usually visit has signs posted and has bags available 24/7 but some people think it must be for other people. BUT what takes the prize was on BLM dispersed camping. We pulled up and saw an unburned 5 gallon bucket in the fire ring. And you probably guessed it by now, it was full with human "waste." On a lighter note....In Arizona, a couple backed into the spot next to us and in the morning his truck failed to start. When he lifted his hood, a packrat had chewed the wires to his starter during the night. He was staying a week and I let him know he could do what we did when I lived in a rural part of Arizona. Not a guaranteed solution but just raise your hood while parked. I guess the rats don't feel as comfortable spending time chewing or making a nest in your engine compartment.

@user-tq9bg7dp7o 2 месяца назад

You can avoid not following Campground Rules by NOT staying in a commercial campground. There are a lot of other, sometimes free, places that are less restrictive.

@oldnumber5866 2 месяца назад

My biggest mistake was to disconnect and level my trailer and then find out I didn’t have enough clearance to extend my slide out. Nothing like packing back up and repositioning your trailer and then doing it all over again. Do it once and you’ll never do it again.

@GratefulGlamper 2 месяца назад

Very true, thanks for sharing

@TheSongbird62 3 месяца назад

We saw someone leaving a campground with their antenna up and they took out the internet cable for the whole campground!

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Oh no!

@kellygenter1674 2 месяца назад

Well for people like myself, and my husband, one of our dogs are for my medical condition. Without him I could have a huge medical emergency & will die without him! He is trained and Nationally certified. Our other two dogs, act just like my medical assist dog. We walk our dogs for miles where we are alloted to when camping. We go indoors ( into ourRV) when they go in. Our dogs are never left alone, and are trained well. So I really don't like reading all the mean comments people are making about dog owners. You all are dumping all over us about camping with our dogs. Sorry, we will still bring our 3 with us to every campground we go, and I hope to meet you there. Please come over, and meet our friendly and well mannered 3! My husband and I would love to prove to you not all dog owners are bad.

@AC-1157 Месяц назад

You can always spot them. They pull in, still hooked up, leave their vehicle running for hours, and the very first thing they do is put the awning out. 😂😂😂

@nancyjones6784 Месяц назад

I saw someone with a fifth wheel and a short box truck turn to sharp and shatter their trucks window.

@GratefulGlamper Месяц назад

That's a bad day for sure....

@user-cf2wt8xc9m 3 месяца назад

Do you why people do not use the collapse hose, if yu use them it take up less room and give you more space.

@donnabaardsen5372 3 месяца назад

What? Seriously, what?

@testingtesting4534 2 месяца назад

Leave NO Trace when you leave site.

@billrichcreek7272 3 месяца назад

Be absolutely sure your awnings are in.... had a close call once when we we're in a hurry....

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Yikes!

@HappyQuailsLC Месяц назад

They should provide those rules as a handout instead of only having it on a sign.

@astrogreenarrow 7 дней назад

Haha this looks like Disney campsites haha

@scottharris811 Месяц назад

If your camper or RV is level enough for you to feel comfortable, then it’s level enough for your fridge

@warthog30 4 дня назад

Oh no! Beginners!

@gailgrecco8991 2 месяца назад

I saw on one of your videos that you recommended TEMU for a source for one of your products. Please do not use TEMU they use child labor!

@adastracanineco.8907 2 месяца назад

Agree. TEMU is horrible, their products are horrible.

@MadMeave Месяц назад

Child labor actually teaches them a trade, discipline and responsibility. As long as they are not abused let them work.

@kevinjones6638 3 месяца назад

KUTGW

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@AT2021Rocker 22 дня назад

Barking dogs, loud generators, loud people, screaming kids( I mean screaming), parking extra vehicles in the lane and leaving garbage!

@rp28 2 месяца назад

Please tell me where no pets campgrounds are at. That’s where I want to go. People treat they’re dogs better than the treat they’re kids. Really don’t understand why people have to drag the damn dog(s) every where they go

@kellygenter1674 2 месяца назад

Well for people like myself, and my husband, one of my dogs is for my medical condition. Without him I could have a huge medical emergency & will die without him! He is trained and Nationally certified. Our other two dogs, act just like my medical assist dog. We walk our dogs for miles where we are alloted to when camping. We go indoors ( into ourRV) when they go in. Our dogs are never left alone, and are trained well. So I really don't like reading all the mean comments people are making about dog owners. You all are dumping all over us that bring our dogs with us. Sorry, we will still bring our 3 with us to every campground we go, and I hope to meet you there. Please come over, and meet our friendly and well mannered 3! My husband and I would love to prove to you not all dog owners are bad.

@ChristineSpringerElaine 11 дней назад

Maybe you should worry about the difference between there, their and they're instead of complaining.

@dennisb.1996 2 месяца назад

Wow I've been camping for 40yrs. Number one mistake campers make... Using a camp ground in the first place.

@alittletexasingeorgia 2 месяца назад

Oh no, the HOA of RV campers are watching you.

@barajas0777mexic 23 дня назад

Why do people talk like that? 🤔 4:51

@GratefulGlamper 22 дня назад

Talk like what?

@CMRinehart 3 месяца назад

You must have/make a lot of money to have an RV this size.

@GratefulGlamper 3 месяца назад

Our RV is 20 years old - we saved & worked like crazy to pay cash for it 5 years ago. A common misconception is that all RV’s cost a lot of money. Not the case when you buy used. Thanks for watching

@CMRinehart 3 месяца назад

@@GratefulGlamper Well I wish you luck with it.