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Packing up the camper to leave a site can be stressful! After FOUR YEARS of full-time RVing in our Grand Design Imagine 2600RB, we STILL forget stuff. This week we're walking you through our breakdown process and sharing with you the tips and tricks we've learned over the years to (hopefully) make the packing up process a smooth one 😎
Disclaimer: no spouses were hurt in the making of this video. And we forgot our hose splitter at the site. No one's perfect 😆
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@lifererouted 2 года назад

Alright, what did we forget?! I'm sure we forgot something 😂😂😂 Make sure you're signed up for our emails so you can stay up to date! Sign up here: mailchi.mp/8c08cc4babb9/lifererouted

@schlz69 2 года назад

Easy way to relive the pressure in your hose, turn your fresh water valve from city to fresh tank fill, lets the pressure off, and only dribbles a little in the tank I like to always have a little in there anyway

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That's so smart!!! We seriously never even thought about that....that's why we love this community ❤ We're going to have to pick your brain for more tips next week!

@brucefilbert5758 2 года назад

My wife is the travel nurse. We have a 5th wheel and i really enjoy your videos

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That is awesome! Tell her she's not alone and stay safe out there! So happy to hear from other travel nurse couples! Thank you, Bruce!

@schlz69 2 года назад

Tip on the microwave plate, Cut a chunk of the large diameter pool noodle to hold the plate down in travel

@philipgerry5228 2 года назад

We use the magnetic sewer hose/bumper caps after loosing a sewer hose on the highway. Before upgrading bumper caps, we drilled bumper near the end and put in hitch pins to contain sewer hose in the bumper.

@patdubois4204 2 года назад

Good reminders before the camping season starts up here in the north (MN). We do similar steps. Here are a few additional items. Pack snacks/lunch/ and drinks to eat better on the trip. Pull out the truck tow mirrors, Turn on the toll haul Say a prayer for a good and safe trip. We have our camper on a seasonal site and we also travel 😁. Best of both worlds especially when you are still working full time. We have a checklist on my phone notepad so they can be checked off. It takes us longer to breakdown camp because we have a toy hauler with an electric golf cart, stuff to put away at the seasonal site etc.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Yes! I can't believe we didn't even talk about snacks or drinks....Mike can't go without his coffee and I can't go without snacks 😆 that's so cool you get the best of both worlds, it'd be nice to have a more permanent spot sometimes!

@StacieS225 2 года назад

We only use our X-Chocks for extra stabilization and use good rubber chocks in front of and behind the wheels on both sides to keep the camper from moving and we do not remove those until after the camper is fully hooked up to the tow vehicle. The plastic chocks, while inexpensive, do break easily. Our rubber chocks bounced back after our 22RBE was hit from behind while in storage and the tires rolled over them (the impact moved our camper forward about 3 feet). We had the X-chocks on as well for extra insurance during a hurricane a few months before (even though it is in covered storage). Those broke with the impact, but luckily did not puncture the tires (we don't use them in storage anymore). The X-Chocks do help a lot with stopping the wobble when someone is walking around in the camper.

@CellasChariot 2 года назад

Love it…day to day is so important my friends!! Khali wants a treat! Lol 😂

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Hey guys! 😂 she always wants a treat! She deserved one after helping with the slide though 🐕

@juanitapowell1948 2 года назад

We have a piece of egg crate or any another foam, that we put in microwave to rest the plate on, no rattling or chance of breaking.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That's a good tip, Juanita! Thanks for checking us out this week!

@FrozenTundra1365 2 года назад

Excellent video, you guys have that down to a science.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you! It's just because we've done it so many times 😂 We had to stop and think about what steps to tell ya'll!

@tree_monkey3120xp 2 года назад

Thanks for all the helpful tips! Stay safe and happy travels! ✋

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us this week, Jose!

@Thisishoweroll 2 года назад

You guys are the best! My son turned me on to your channel. He said you two reminded him of a younger version of me and my hubby. He was not wrong! I LOL’d at your food at Disney. We are starting our full time RV journey later this year and we are super excited. Your videos have been very helpful. Thanks for all the great videos. #teambeard

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Awe, I love hearing that! The beard is returning...soon! 😂 Keep us updated on your full time journey, Lisa!

@Thisishoweroll 2 года назад

@@lifererouted Will do!

@jeanettesnyder3799 2 года назад

Even the pros need reminders! Good stuff.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Yes they do! ❤❤❤

@mikemanjo2458 2 года назад

What an awesome video! I love how y'all work together! Thanks for this! ❤️ Jane in SC

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you, Jane! Hope you're staying warm down in SC ❤

@mikemanjo2458 2 года назад

@@lifererouted We are!❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@jimblair2692 2 года назад

Like Scott Schultz said, but turn the park faucet off, but then go release the pressure at your GD quick connect hose. Then disconnect the GD hose and city water hose with no pressure in the all lines.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

We're always learning from our community! Thank you, Jim!

@jimblair2692 2 года назад

You can also relieve the pressure by flushing your toilet after turning off the city water before you disconnect the hose from the city connection. And it make sure your not traveling with water splashing around in the toilet on bumpy roads. Safe travels.

@bettyjorodgers8552 2 года назад

Awesome. Thanks

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you so much Betty Jo ❤

@Sixer- 2 года назад

Great information!! Thanks for sharing!!

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful 😁

@jimv5304 2 года назад

We have a 2019 2600RB so very much like yours. Love the way you explained everything and work together. Great lesson about the quick connect hose by the entry, I learned that one the hard way also. Going to go catch up on the rest of your videos. Safe travels!!

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, Jim. Glad you enjoyed it!

@robynbennett4901 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for stopping by, Robyn!

@JamesMorganVTT 2 года назад

Great video y'all!!

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you!! So glad hearing from you this week, James!

@StacieS225 2 года назад

Get a Valterra valve. It will help with keeping you from having anything drip out before connecting or after disconnecting the stinky slinky. Also, after my husband turns off the propane tanks, I go and "bleed" the line by turning on the stove burners until there is no more flame (just remember to turn the knobs off after). Gives us a little extra piece of mind (we do not travel with our propane tanks on).

@lifererouted 2 года назад

I've never heard of that! Good tips, Stacie!

@carlthetruthwilliams9447 2 года назад

Excellent review...thanks...

@lifererouted 2 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Carl!!

@victorybaptistchurch-clint7664 2 года назад

Another great video. Thanks for all the tips. We'll be sure to use all of this great information next time we go camping!

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you so much, we're glad it was helpful!!

@StacieS225 2 года назад

We drive with the shades down, especially in summer down here...they are the blackout shades and keeps the heat down inside with them down.

@mattmcdermott4766 2 года назад

Great video. I travel for work for the IBEW. Like you guys, I do the same. I do have a grease buddy hub that I pump a few pumps in before I leave on any trip. I'm usually travel about 150 plus miles per new job locations. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you both.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you! That's awesome! We meet a ton of IBEW people out in CA. They said it's just easier to move around and stuff. So glad you checked us out. Safe travels!

@Brigand231 2 года назад

Good job Khali! ...actually, that prompts me to ask, do you have a routine/checklist for your truck too, like making sure Khali's toys are in and her Buddy Bowl is freshened up?

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Good point! Khali almost never gets her toys out, actually. She doesn't play with them much 🤔 and her bowls both go in the truck with her just in case she wants to eat or drink 😁

@KS-2 2 года назад

They did not mention the most important steps of packing up. 1. Coffee 2. Snacks. ;)

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Hahaha so true!! Mike can't function without coffee and Steph can't function without snacks 😆

@Forbess1234 2 года назад

Good job y’all. 19:45- todays video is brought to you by the number TWO

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Bahahahaha 😂

@mikebraz25 2 года назад

For the fridge you can add flip style window locks, find em at hardware stores and flip them in lock position for added security that fridge doesn't open.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Good idea, Mike thank you!

@mikebraz25 2 года назад

@@lifererouted there are various styles but we used a flat blade, 1/4 flip style I guess it's called.

@cchambersglenn 2 года назад

Great video! I was interested in seeing what was blocked when your slide was in. Good information. We still hope to buy a used 2600rb imagine. Need a new tow vehicle too.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you so much Claudia! That was a big selling point to us with the 2600RB - we can still get to everything but the bedroom with the slide in. Keep your eyes open, we're hopeful we'll start seeing more used ones soon!

@RV_with_Noni_and_Beard 2 года назад

I have a checklist app on my phone. More important, though, is that I USE IT. It's easy to add an item if I discover I forgot something. And I have a rule: NEVER check off something you are about to do. You will get interrupted, and not notice that you didn't do that one because it's checked off.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That's a great tip! What app do ya'll use?

@USMC-fh9pk 2 года назад

We're looking for a bike rack for our hitch... Wondering which one you chose and are you happy with it? Another great video. Hope to see you out on the road!

@schlz69 2 года назад

I have one Im selling, Its a Thule 1270923 4 Bike RV Rated carrier, we changed rigs and have decided not to haul bikes for now, No mater what you get, if its on the back if your RV Be sure its rated for the back of an RV, I can tell you a story about dragging my kids bikes down the interstate at 11PM with sparks flying. I Will have it at the Myrtle Beach Grand Design Rally next week if you happen to be there.

@USMC-fh9pk 2 года назад

@@schlz69 Thanks for the tip Scott. We'll be in Gettysburg all next week but will make sure whatever we get is RV rated...Thanks again

@lifererouted 2 года назад

We went with a Kuat 2 bike. We love it so far! It's somewhere in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/lifererouted/list/XKZNTCESHRMB Hope that helps!

@BigWoody38 2 года назад

So you can take the eyes from hook and eye locks put one eye on each side under the desk where the chair would go and use a bungee cord to strap the chair in place so you don’t have to lay it on the floor

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That's a great idea! I'll have to see if I left the clip in the floor 🤔 I might have taken it out when we installed the desk. Thanks for the idea!

@michelleconcannon7584 2 года назад

Those command stick shelves don't stick at all to my shower walls! But i did find a workaround, I got a shower curtain on Amazon that has pockets 😄

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Oh wow! I'm not sure I've ever seen one with pockets. That sounds handy!

@gtimmiller 2 года назад

Great video! Mike-- did I notice you are wearing Hoka shoes?

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you! Hmmm...no. I don't own a pair 🤔

@misterclutchabc Год назад

Beautiful couple... you two do an excellent job with your presentations.... I was wondering, if you haven't already done so, if you could do a presentation on "RV terms, jargon or lingo to know" for other couples who are interested and preparing to give this lifestyle a full time try?

@lifererouted Год назад

Thank you so much! That's a good idea!

@misterclutchabc Год назад

@@lifererouted Alright. You're welcome and, l am really looking forward to it.

@robdriggers4911 2 года назад

Love your vids! What’s your GVWR and what truck do you pull it with?

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thanks so much Rob! We tow with a Dodge Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. I honestly don't know the GVWR anymore off the top of my head!

@nomadictrekrv 2 года назад

Great video! We do the tap method as well! We noticed that you did not have a pressure regulator on your water connection at the spicket. Do you have that integrated in your water filter system?

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes we do. We have an adjustable regulator on the manifold inside the pass thru. Then I don't have to move it! 😂 Thanks for checking us out this week!

@Long4Dream 2 года назад

I love your videos, and am happy to see a successful hoosier couple. I just wanted to point out that the Bumper Caps that you feature is not listed in your Amazon store. You means I have to search for them myself? ;)

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Are you from Indiana as well? Ugh thank you for letting us know, Amazon recently did an update to their storefronts and I think a lot of our links got messed up!! Here's the link in the meantime! amzn.to/3sKTJfW

@Long4Dream 2 года назад

@@lifererouted Thanks, I did want to ask about the camera mounted on the front of your trailer. Is that some kind of drive cam camera to help if an accident were to happen?

@lifererouted 2 года назад

@@Long4Dream It's just a GoPro. Those dash cams come in handy though!

@JoeT.1960 2 года назад

I have seen it a lot people forget the antenna

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Good point, Joe! Our antenna doesn't require anything when we move. It has a low profile on the roof.

@JoeT.1960 2 года назад

@@lifererouted good deal

@wwhalen9506 2 года назад

We put throw pillows in the microwave.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

That's a good idea! We've seen people put them in their fridges too to help keep stuff from falling over!

@ricklaplante1687 Год назад

No support under the slide out?

@schlz69 2 года назад

You mentioned you switched your fridge to Gas, but I didnt see you turn you bottles off before leaving, Did you know it is dangerous and in some places Illegal to travel down the road with the valves open on your propane tanks, I totally get keeping the fridge cold, but the potential of burning your camper to the ground is a huge risk, no to mention risk to others. Just something to consider.

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Good points. Thanks, Scott!

@markschultz926 2 года назад

How come you didn't disconnect with a surge protector you didn't put your steps up and I also noticed you didn't lock your trailer door and one more thing you didn't shut your propane tanks off it is very dangerous driving down the road with your propane on not good running the frigerator on unlevel surface love your videos you're a nice couple

@lifererouted 2 года назад

A surge protector is stil on my list of stuff to buy!

@markschultz926 2 года назад

@@lifererouted you could damage your RV electrical system I wouldn't wait any longer you could find something for $150 it's better than nothing

@lifererouted 2 года назад

Thanks, Mark!