RV Things to inspect when buying new or used!

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@amarmot3635 6 лет назад

I strongly encourage all RV buyers to get a moisture meter. Use it to test under windows, around the perimeter of the ceiling, next to skylights and vents, the floor next to the toilet, the floor by baggage doors, under sinks, etc. Amazon has them, HD and Lowe’s too. If you buy an RV with water damage you’ll really be in for it.

@Soulreclaimer65 5 лет назад

What is a good one, Pinless or does it not matter?

@annek1226 6 лет назад

Another recommended thing I have always told new people is to buddy with an experienced travel trailer owner if possible! They know the right questions to ask! Not only that but when you take delivery of a unit they give you so much info that it can become overwhelming! It helps to have a second set of ears!

@gospelsparky 5 лет назад

Master electrician here: For everyone’s information, a slight delay when turning on a light is totally normal when using compact fluorescent or some LED bulbs. Not as familiar with RV electrical, but I’m assuming they have a breaker panel for the 120v stuff and a fuse box for the 12v stuff. At least in theory, those should trip/blow if there is indeed a “short”. A pain in the butt to be sure, but nothing is safer than a tripped breaker/ blown fuse. Just a matter of finding the problem. Love your vids btw!

@roydavis2242 6 лет назад

A RV is best described as a rolling earthquake. Having trim and molding come loose and even hinges shifting is common. Slid seals need to clean, examine, and treated to prevent cracking. About repairs, I know some dealerships that have techs who are responsible for those who buy a high-end RVs. The will work on the regular units till one of these high-end RVs roll in then stop to work on them first. I've seen high-end RVs repaired in 2-3 days that others were told would take 2-3 weeks.

@sociopathmercenary 6 лет назад

With the propane fridge, I've found that precooling or prefreezing the contents before putting it in a fridge that has been running at least overnight seems to work best. Then the fridge doesn't have to work as hard to cool off the stuff you put in there to start your trip.

@EverythingRVbyPat 6 лет назад

When I picked up my rig I thoroughly inspected it. Mainly because the dealer is nearly 1000 miles from where I live so I had to. But a couple of things we caught that you didn't mention on the inside are as follows: 1. The television and stereo weren't in sync. Meaning that the sound from the television didn't come out to the speakers. They couldn't fix it and I fixed it when I got home. 2. The couch and recliners weren't screwed into the floor. The screws had all popped up from the floor. They reinstalled those screws. 3. One window in the slide didn't latch closed. I checked to make sure that every window opened and closed when I got the rig. It was an easy fix because they had a new latch in stock but I would have had to order a new one. 4. One of the straps in the dinette pulled out and wouldn't hold the chairs in place. One of the guys put in a new screw but it was out when I got home. So, I fixed it when I got home. Also, check around for random screws. We found several of them over the course of the first few months. Most of them I'm pretty sure never were actually screwed in to anything but had I run the slides in over the screws it would have severely scratched the floor. So be proactive about what's on the floor when you run the slides in. Great video!!!

@mikecude4167 6 лет назад

You can put blocks of ice in the fridge at the beginning of the trip to help the fridge along.

@stevestringer7351 4 года назад

Good tip!

@kswaynes7569 6 лет назад

If you pull the wood or composite trim down, consider using 100% pure silicone for kitchen or bathrooms. This silicone has mold abatement chemicals and the silicon offers flexibility. Still use small brads to hold it until silicone cures

@davidmcconnell8690 6 лет назад

Excellent for new-bees, for those who aren't, a good refresher. Good job.

@rockwho 6 лет назад

Thank you for the clear raw insight to Rv Issues! I'm a new RV owner & have noticed some things ,things I can fix & one the technician has to fix. My mind is a little more at ease having this knowledge, so again thank you.

@debra-vs 5 лет назад

VERY helpful for those buying an RV, either new or used. THANKS!

@k.a.trinka9970 5 лет назад

Thank you so much- we just purchased our first 5th wheel and are heading to the dealer this weekend for inspection. I feel a lot more confident now that I am armed with this great information.

@ebels3 6 лет назад

When you are starting the stove for the first time and purging the air, make sure you have a window or two open. Give the propane some place to go. And use common sense. If you smell propane, don’t light the stove. Wait until it is safe. Don’t blow yourselves up.

@WaywardWaggs 5 лет назад

Very helpful. Thank you so much. We are picking our new RV up in a couple of weeks. We want to make sure everything works properly before we take it.

@tracystoutbehunin9303 3 года назад

Very very impressive and helpful. Going tomorrow am to walk thru our new Rv. I wrote lots of notes per your video. Thank you!!

@paulrodrigues9603 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video it's a good one especially for me. We are downsizing from a motorhome (because I don't think that we use it enough) to a travel trailer. It is happening two Saturdays from now. So this is a little refresher and I can make a checklist too. Still getting the trade in up to snuff, Thanx again.

@stayoutsideandexplore6280 6 лет назад

Great video, Next time you pull your 5th wheel set some cameras in it to see what happens.

@klyonsden 6 лет назад

Absolutely great information! quite a bit of things I did not know (EX: AC vent direction).

@gordoncindy9386 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video and I agree the things you pointed out are all "normal" for any type of RV, from the smallest trailer to the largest motorhome. However, I don't think we should say they are the way things should be. 50 years ago it was normal for a car to fall (or rust) apart in only a few years. Now, cars (and trucks) last for scores of years before they are done. Today if a new car has the trim falling off in just a few miles we would all be shocked, but think it's normal for an RV. Hopefully, the RV industry will go the way of the auto industry and improve their products, sooner rather than later. Cheers.

@LIBERTY0RDEATH 2 года назад

The problem is people are accepting these units with major issues. Why would they fix it if it doesn’t mess up the dealers or manufacturers cash flow. Get your units inspected by A professional rv or trailer inspector before you take the unit. Do yourself a favor. Don’t accept little flaws we paid a lot of money for these units. I should not have to fix it myself. Consumers decide the quality and if people are fine with getting trash units then just sending them back to the dealer to be fixed for months is what will continue to happen. The only way to fix this is to not accept the unit until all issues are fixed. I don’t care if it’s a light bulb. I paid 100k I expect it to be worth that.

@daurbn 6 лет назад

Great video,alot of new buyers look at everything but these areas of potential problems.

@andysmith5220 6 лет назад

Great video and very informative. I don't own an rv but things I've learned are invaluable. Thank you for making this video

@TexasDraped 5 лет назад

I'm really glad you made this video

@brentvance3958 6 лет назад

I feel very lucky then. This is summer number 3 with our camper and we have one minor issue that I can fix. Love the channel. BTW, I will be driving through Texas tomorrow on I-40.

@michaelb893 6 лет назад

Great video and very informative!

@Tsiri09 6 лет назад

I love this video!

@davidcoupland5134 6 лет назад

My understanding is that for the LP/elect refriges to work it takes 3-4 hours of running for the process of cooling to begin (my frige is medium sized). Also in the summer it has hot air behind it and maybe the sun beating on the back part of it if it is located in the rear. I turn mine on LP the night before and run it as I drive.

@mcridr08 6 лет назад

Good information. Also be sure to test anything that uses propane as in the fridge. The pilot light may come on but when the unit requires maximum flow it shuts down. It could be the regulator but you can rule it out by turning all the burners on the stove and the heater on. If they work odds are its a kink in the line that feeds that appliance. Don't ask me how I know.

@johnyhansen1362 4 года назад

how do you know ?

@mcridr08 4 года назад

Johny Hansen This happened to me years ago. The fridge was first in line for propane then the stove, furnace and hot water heater. They all worked just fine except the fridge. After following each branch off the main line to the appliance and checking the fittings for correct fittings and any leaks, it turned out that during the install the highly paid worker just shoved the unit in the hole and said his part was complete. The line was maybe 2 inches to long and had been crimped between the wall and the fridge. Pinched just enough so a little propane would get the fridge an light pilot lite. Again the Outstanding Quality Control said it was good to go. Once the hose was shortened to the appropriate length the issue went away. So now you know how I know and what it took to fix the issue.

@mwash5779 3 года назад

Awesome video

@BoG233 6 лет назад

I have a suggestion for the next video put a camera in the trailer to record how rough it is on the trail well you towing it down the road. That way we all will see the actual stresses on the trailer well towing. I have not seen some one do that before. long time viewer keep up the good work.

@RobertKohut 6 лет назад

Nice! Great info!

@regulatorg573 6 лет назад

Great info!! Thanks!

@m9a323 6 лет назад

can you do a video on different types of roofing designs and material on RVs what holds up better than others.

@boson285 6 лет назад

Wanted to add that I was informed the seal bulb for slide seals should be compressed 50% or more. Since slides are not as square as they look we should not expect a tight fit.

@WallStWarrior11 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks

@alex15767 6 лет назад

inspecting new rv's in the heat is miserable, did it for 5 years, but great video

@rstormo68 6 лет назад

And nobody in usa talks about testing for moisture? In europe we test with instruments once a year..over 20% moiture...repair.

@TheBigdaddy9448 5 лет назад

Let's start by demanding better warranties for these coaches. It's amazing that most manufacturers only offer a one year warranty! Two or three years for structure! I remember when auto manufacturers only offered a one year warranty. Then the foreign cars began to enter the market with longer warranties and better quality which caused the American manufacturers to step up their game. The RV industry doesn't have that type of competition so that's why they put out the poor quality units we see now. There are a few Manufactures out there that do a good job but they are few and far between.

@Euskaltel0526 5 лет назад

A warranty is no good if your coach sits at the dealer for 6 months waiting in line or for parts.

@mrclutch649 6 лет назад

Could you review a Status rv that's built on a Volvo tandem chassis? It's a beast!

@raybbj 6 лет назад

You're coming up on 100K subs. I hope you have something epic planned. Free F350 give-away !!!! Aw Yeah !! Also, you should think about doing a live Super Chat. Could be fun! Cheers Brother !

@JIM-sb8qh 6 лет назад

wow great info some things i would not of thought of would this be true on truck campers?? when an if u can do a video on truck campers ??? the pros an cons on them as well an are they really worth the big price tag!!! verses a trailer or 5th wheel!!! thanks!!!!

@jenniferprice2838 2 года назад

Excellent video! Very informative. Is there a follow up for things to view in bathrooms, master bedroom etc.. we are actually going to look at ours this weekend and I could use any advice.

@kaleclayton2480 6 лет назад

just bought our first rv this april its a 2012 Sanibel 3400 5th wheel, i am a ford service technician and am comfortable with plumbing and electrical, my slides appear to be uneven vertically but horizontally are in perfect alignment there is a way to adjust this as ive inspected the mechanisms but am curious because no one else appears to have made a video on making those adjustments properly, I'm assuming its just going to be one of those things where ill have to be cautious and play with it until I'm satisfied with how they sit but just wondering if you or anyone else had any information on this as i didn't see much of anything in my owners manual about vertical adjustment of the slides.

@Euskaltel0526 5 лет назад

How does a buyer check the plumbing, drains, and water heater during the PDI?

@linger2001 5 лет назад

Would a thermal gun show up leaks in seals. Like where air is coming through.

@paul1mdrn 5 лет назад

Appreciate your advice, will dealers or manufacturers reimburse for repairs done by the owner or an independent contractor?

@gregdeeth5701 6 лет назад

I've heard many RV'ers refer to hauling their trailers as a mini earthquake on wheels. Also, is their an RV refrigerator out there in a 8 or 10 cuft size that doesn't take hours to cool down? Cheers 🇨🇦

@rhombus20 6 лет назад

I always appreciate and enjoy your videos and this one is no exception but the audio in this one was not good as it normally is.

@timstokes9725 5 лет назад

I love your videos, very informative...actually helped me with my new purchase. (Ram 2500 Laramie w/ 6.4) I got a few mixed messages with pulling a fifth wheel with a gas engine, I was lucky enough to purchase my own with the puck system/5th wheel prep, I am looking at about a 12,000 pound fifth wheel for this, is that in your opinion too much for a gasser?

@madbear3512 5 лет назад

Get a diesel 3/4 ton be fine. Get better mpg and more toque which is better for towing.

@joecool509 6 лет назад

My RV has a bad outlet. TV wouldn’t work. They had to pull new wire. Found it prior to delivery

@madbear3512 5 лет назад

You should do a video on picking a truck to pull a 5w

@BigTruckBigRV 5 лет назад

I think I've done over 2 dozen on that topic

@madbear3512 5 лет назад

@@BigTruckBigRV I watch 4 or so now that I type it in. Do you have any vids on choicing a truck to pull one or not

@kerryloper6142 6 лет назад

Why don’t the makers do a once over before they are shipped out to make sure all this is done correctly. What a pain in the A** to have to keep taking it back or fixing something yourself that should have been in working order in the first place. This is ridiculous!!

@bigtrucklittlerv7969 6 лет назад

The industry real does suck. If there not selling you the biggest trailer pulled by a overloaded tow vehicle or Amish over payed shottie construction the RV industry is not doing there job

@landgin3781 6 лет назад

I feel these are just made bad. There’s some that are made well, but I know for my keystone, all the window seals had started fall apart (the chalk) inside and out. I’ve had it for four month, it leaks, the pantry caved in, and numerous trim pieces fell off because they are put up with staples.

@bryanprince1566 6 лет назад

Which model do you have?

@landgin3781 6 лет назад

Clown PrinceB keystone bullet

@robmont2826 4 года назад

I have been watching your channel for quite a long time, but I have never heard you mention National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association. Do you know anything about this association? Would you recommend it? Thoughts? Thank you! Great channel and great information.

@nonrevhogan8938 6 лет назад

Ok that’s the first time I have heard that amount of time to cool down on fridge. Does it talk about that in the manual? How in the world can you plan on travel if its taking that long to cool down enough to be safe to put food in. Is that a Dometic? I get a couple hours and then stopping at store but after that it seems problematic..... How do you handle that. Put everything in a cooler with ice?? Seems really a problem if its just a day trip or weekend trip??????

@robb6753 5 лет назад

NonRev fire up your fridge the day before you leave and only put pre-cooled/frozen stuff in

@TheBigdaddy9448 5 лет назад

By the way, do you work for Ranch Hand? Without going into too much detail, I sure would like to talk to you in a private setting. They shipped me a bumper that was horrible! I rejected it and I'm still waiting for another one.

@julesbjeweled7891 6 лет назад

Important question and hoping you will reply?! When I bought my used 5th wheel I had a brand new stove/oven placed in as it only came with a convection/microwave/stovetop. The oven worked only ONE time. The stove works fine but the oven hasn't worked since that first time. My question....would the 5th wheel being unlevel prevent the oven from working but still allow the stovetop to work? Please please please help?

@BigTruckBigRV 6 лет назад

your oven isn't like a propane fridge. It shouldn't matter if you coach is flat to still pump fuel to it. Sounds like you have something blocking your fuel line.

@BigTruckBigRV 6 лет назад

also, are you lighting the pilot light inside the stove manually. It does not have an ignitor,so you need to reach inside and light it when you turn the gas to Light.

@julesbjeweled7891 6 лет назад

Big Truck Big RV. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH! I truly appreciate your replying and so quickly too. Okay, now I know where to start looking and hopefully get my oven working. Again, thank you!

@julesbjeweled7891 6 лет назад

Big Truck Big RV. Oh and fyi, you now have yet another subscriber. 👍💜

@sofarsogd1655 6 лет назад

can a fith wheel be fully carpeted

@BigTruckBigRV 6 лет назад

if you wanted I suppose.

@arkansasvol-firefighter9009 6 лет назад

I have a friend that was wanting to know whats the best camper for a 1 ton truck with lots room like fifth wheel

@d50erock1975 6 лет назад

That's the million dollar question. Research research research. That's the best advise I can give. You have to go look at them, feel them, check the build processes and quality. Like was mentioned in a previous video, these things are all hand made, by humans with different attitudes about their job. I researched mine for a good 6 months and have 0 regrets, but it was exactly what fit my needs and desires.

@jabojr5171 6 лет назад

Excellent video, hope I don't have have to many headaches. Have you rodent and wasp proof your rv???

@davidcoupland5134 6 лет назад

jabojr I have found that Bounce brand dryer sheets placed in all of the drawers and cabinets and next to outdoor fridge, etc will keep mice away.

@jabojr5171 6 лет назад

Thank you, I'll try it out.

@104cannonball 6 лет назад

12 hours seems awfully long to cool down your fridge. Has it always been like that?

@ZeoCyberG 6 лет назад

For an absorption type fridges, yes... They're not as powerful as compression type fridges but there are different trade offs to both...

@104cannonball 6 лет назад

ZeoCyberG is that because of size. Cause my 6 cubic foot Norcold only takes a couple hours

@ZeoCyberG 6 лет назад

Yes, size is a factor but there are others as well... Like how much stuff you have in it, starting and ambient temperature, etc.

@erhodes352 6 лет назад

We plug ours in the night before we leave so it can cool all night off of electricity. And I put several bottles of frozen water inside with one room temp water. The frozen water helps it cool down (and it has all night to do that) and the room temp bottle helps me tell that it’s cooled down enough to start putting food in. I don’t trust the temp gauge on it.

@104cannonball 6 лет назад

Eric Rhodes I like that idea. Will keep that in my tool box

@BruceMyersLBZ 6 лет назад

bought a new jayco 33rlds, beautiful unit but been complete headache. extremely poor build quality. mutiple leaks, uneven tire wear, buckled walls etc.

@OverKillPlusOne 6 лет назад

And they’re proud they crank out something like 50 a day or some other ridiculous number. There’s a video of them slapping together trailers and the guys act like they’ll get shot if they don’t get it done right now.