Understanding & Preparing for RV Tail Swing

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2001 Chevy Fleetwood Tioga Arrow 24D Class C RV. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED)*
*Video: Canon M50 with 11-22mm EF-M Lens
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2
*Additional Lenses: Canon 50mm,15-45mm, & 10-18mm
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for Timelapses
*SJ4000 for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: Gopro Hero 4: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Gopro Hero 4 Black manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2015 MacBook Pro 2.8ghz i7 16GB Ram, 500 SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Phantom 3 Standard Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 9-11mpg depending on generator use. (7.4L 454 Chevy) 78,000 miles
Bike: 2014 Yamaha TW200 Dual Sport Enduro 70mpg
Solar: 500 watts on tilting brackets on roof. 5 AGM batteries totaling 400 amp hours
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited
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Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. He weighs 24.8lbs. Born April 21st 2010.
RV is 24 Feet Long
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Email: nwnomadicfanatic@gmail.com
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Eric Jacobs
PO Box 1463
Olympia, WA 98507

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21 окт 2024

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@cherylownbey9573 6 лет назад

Right on Eric!!!! We live full time in a 31 Ft Greyhawk Motorhome and I totally agree with your video. It is such a pain in the butt to have to either risk being blocked in or to be cussed out by those who do not understand. Our tail radius is huge and it is way to easy to clip a car accidently. Thanks for the great video. Cheryl

@regenagroen4631 6 лет назад

So GLAD you got them fixed Eric!!!! Your Explanation & demo was so clear made a lot of sense!!! Love you both HUGS!!!!

@froggie6608 6 лет назад

I retired from trucking several years ago, so I definitely understand why RVs do that. I think you did a really good job of trying to explain why it's necessary to park that way. Good job Eric!

@jamespennington5808 6 лет назад

It's about time someone said it. Good work ,not filler.

@janguscott818 6 лет назад

Thanks for explaining that, Eric, as a normal car driver, it never occurred to me that RVs would have space problem. Now I know, and will spread this message among my friends, etc. Happy travels!

@sarahmbelden 5 лет назад

As someone that lives in a 37' class A. Help people keep this in mind with right turns as well or our blind sides.

@clarky23 6 лет назад

Eric, this video wasn't a filler, it's a PSA. :)

@DwightMS1 6 лет назад

We love the way you use clothespins to illustrate your point. So simple, so effective.

@dianeaishamonday9125 6 лет назад

Physics counts for a lot more than people realize! Thanks Eric!

@raybbj 6 лет назад

Glad to see the old opening music back. It's your brand. You should never change it!

@jennyeagan1840 6 лет назад

Am considering buying an RV. Never thought about this 'til now. So many, many thanks!!

@lindatolliver 6 лет назад

Similar things happen me while parking my 13 foot travel trailer. I pulled in long ways across a few parking spots at a Whataburger, I left 2 spots at the end in front me so I could pull out later and a car park right in front of my tow vehicle and directly behind it so I had to wait for the front car to leave. I saw the lady pull in and park there as I was walking from my vehicle and trust me the girl was clueless and didn't have a brain in her head. My tow vehicle front end was less than 2 feet from her passenger door. She was texting from the time she got out of the car until the time she got back in in her vehicle. Keep in mind, when there is a single row of parking (and in the back) you must park cross ways). There were plenty of other places for her to park. Another time I was getting gas at a Walmart and someone park cross ways along the curb ahead of me, got out and went to the attendant window to get Cigs, stayed around shooting the bull and all the time looking over at me, surely knowing I was ready to pull out and couldn't until he moved, unless I wanted to take out a pump or 2. Unless he was thinking "well why is she just sitting there?" People today are not ever in the "present" they are on their phones with their heads downs 24-7 and never look at what is going on around them in the "present." I feel your pain. LT, from Texas.

@sjr7822 6 лет назад

Can I relate to this sentence "People today are not ever in the "present" they are on their phones with their heads downs 24-7 and never look at what is going on around them" I happen to live on a road the ATV club uses, I saw a young couple, girl driving, she waved to me, her partner, seating in back of her, had his head down texting, I thought, how sad he isn't interacting with the world around him, as she was. He missed my front yard full of fruit trees, hummingbird feeders, clematis, and morning glory vines in full bloom of various pinks and purples, and sunflowers big and small. So sad what we have in our future for our world, as we insolate ourselves through technology. I saw the best America had to offer, I can see what many generations that followed have missed already

@homebuiltcamperdave5226 6 лет назад

I have a travel trailer too. When I have to park across spaces I always park at the end of the isle with tow vehicle facing the island. Then I turn my wheels so my truck is angled half way through the last space, leaving enough room between me and the island to get out, but not enough room for anyone to park. Then i can just pull out as turn is already started.

@dorothymerrell6091 6 лет назад

Thanks for the explanation about tail swing. Anytime I've ever been to a Walmart I've always seen RVs parked as far away from the doors as possible. I would never think to park my car next to an RV but I sure do admire them.

@vrardis524 6 лет назад

Great video Eric! Well explained :) Glad your breaks are done. Fingers crossed they hold out!

@dmhh2524 6 лет назад

Just watched “Tail Spin” video. That was great! You explained it better than I have ever heard! People don’t realize how much room an RV needs to move around. We’ve been blocked in, even though we were at the outside parking spaces, away from regular parking spots. Great explanation, loved the clothes pin cars! 😊😊👍🏻

@staroceans8677 6 лет назад

DMH H Eric's got a knack for teaching and PR.

@kerryloper6142 6 лет назад

That was great information. I never thought of it like that. Thanks for sharing.

@jrmason 6 лет назад

Yes, as fellow RV owner I agree with this. Been blocked in many a time. I remember seeing a video that a guy shot using his drone flying over the RV to demonstrate the amount of tail swing the RV actually had. You could clearly see the lines he was crossing when leaving the parking space. Have a good one! -Jon

@rhondagarrison8190 6 лет назад

Amen Eric, being the wife of a truck driver I totally understand what you're saying and you're right people need to understand what it takes to maneuver a large vehicle. Prayers that your new brake system repair will last like it's supposed too and prayers for your safe travel. I will be looking for you anytime I'm out on the road in the semi so if you see some crazy woman hanging out the window of a dark rust semi waving..it's just me saying hello :). Looking forward to your next adventure and thanks for taking the time to share

@Gigi714 6 лет назад

Wow, I had no idea how much space it takes to turn out of a space but it makes perfect sense!! Thanks for thinking of doing a brief video on it!

@Hedgehog-ji1bm 6 лет назад

Hope your brake problems are a thing of the past. I appreciate your commitment to the channel. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@ImperfectLioness 6 лет назад

Glad you did this video, Eric. I hadn't thought about tail swing on an RV before this, though I never questioned an RV needing to take 4 spaces. I figured they needed the extra room for a reason and now I totally get why! Thanks, dude!

@joplinrita 6 лет назад

Makes sense to me. Thanks for the explanation. Good travels Eric and thanks for taking us on your journey.

@sacredrootnomad6582 6 лет назад

eric, great video! glad you went back to the old intro i always loved it! doesnt matter if you are using this as a filler video or not, you showed some great information and kept things interesting. i miss some of your older educational focused videos. those were my favorite. you should try putting some more back in so you dont have to be so pushed to whip out videos of new locations and points of interest so much! Maybe go back and redo some of your solar setup videos and explanations, go over some boondocking ideas etc. i really like when you share knowledge or useful items that can come in handy! Hope youre having an easy, peaceful day! Be well :)

@nomadicfanatic 6 лет назад

The people spoke. I caved in. :)

@wendysaffery7505 6 лет назад

Well done on the explanation! Glad your brakes are FINALLY fixed!

@ralphwoodard609 6 лет назад

Very good explanation Eric. I use to drive trucks and buses and I totally get it.

@EconomicRefugees 6 лет назад

Eric you're just a swinger !! LOL Pet Jax for us !!

@stanleythomas8457 6 лет назад

tailswing ... taught us all about it in school bus driving school , rounding corners and not taking out the car cornering with us etc ... i enjoy the educational vids , thanks

@victoriaheatherly2656 6 лет назад

Great video!! Good info on rear swing and understanding what you go through!!

@allenshorter 6 лет назад

Thank you for making this video. I wish I had cards to give out to people with a link to this video so when I encounter this on the road, I could hand them something that explains it.

@ericsulen1499 6 лет назад

I like ur demo on why RVers do take up extra parking spots, I just wish more people would be more mindful of this! Thanks again for the videos, keep them coming? Eric Sulen, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

@rvprepperwayne 6 лет назад

I have seen a lot of RVs with damage on the rear because of the tail swing. A lot of people don't understand that it takes more to turn an RV

@themichaelvortex4784 6 лет назад

Great info Eric! This is one of the things everyone should be made aware of for sure! Safe travels!🤘🏼👍🏼

@ambitiousantique7138 6 лет назад

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! MY GOODNESS I NEEDED THAT SCHOOLING ERIC😀😀😀😀😀😀😀I'M ABOUT TO START A RV TRANSPORT JOB AND THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO REMIND ME NOT TO LOOSE MY TEMPER ....THANKS AGAIN 😍😍😍

@treezafernweh4156 6 лет назад

Thank you for changing the opening theme back.

@mimij2415 6 лет назад

Treeza Fernweh Agreed! 😊

@RonInAVan 6 лет назад

Eric, I have been in that same situation before with my 30' class A. Sometimes you will have to back out of the spot. Not saying that you don't know that. I was a owner operator of a ten car auto transporter for over 35 years, I am sure that you have seen them before, you should take a close look at one someday. The tail end swing is just like a motor home but when loaded with ten cars the rig is 70 feet long. Backing in at a truck stop in them tight ass spots is a challenge, when loaded trying not to hit a truck that is parked there sleeping late at night and trying not to damage the new cars on my truck all at the same time being dead tired after a long 16 hour day picking up cars all over the state. Yes people are stupid and selfish and only think of them self's and very inconsiderate. But i have found that driving my new 40' motor home and towing the jeep parking is easier even at the Walmart's. I take up spots just like that truck in your video, easy exit out of the spots and the parking lot. Great video by the way it will help the new RVers, Hopefully they fixed your breaks for good this time. :)

@mojavedesert519 6 лет назад

Very good video about how to keep cars from blocking you in. As a retired trucker, I've had the same problem over the years.

@centralcoastcamper9631 6 лет назад

Great explanation Eric for the newer rv drivers out there.

@alexcarrn28 6 лет назад

Nice, I've driven a big truck, and semi's and you explain sssooooo well. Thank you, travel mercies, and God bless.

@davidpittman57 6 лет назад

I like the way you explained the parking. I can use that if I’m ever asked. Be safe.

@IkeTomas2010 6 лет назад

Unfortunately most people are stupid.And you can explain things to your blue in the face and they wont get.It's seems a lot of people now a days go right to emotion and being out raged,rather then thinking why.Good video dude you explained it well.

@DavidSmith-vo3nd 6 лет назад

Hi Eric! Thank you for the video, Great explanation on the parking in a parking lot. Hopefully lots of people will see it! :-)

@bjclassic1950 6 лет назад

Really a good video! Many drivers don’t understand you need extra room to pull out and turn. Lol I have see exactly what you are talking about. Huge parking lot with plenty of parking and someone pulls right up next to you! What’s worse is when a semi parks close and you have to hear his generator running. Thanks for sharing the info, safe travels👍🇺🇸

@shamrockgirl6595 6 лет назад

* 13th pair! * Lovin' the visuals * Learned a lot

@KatherineWalden 6 лет назад

Thank you, Eric - for the simple explanation. I KNEW what the problem was but didn't know how to put it into words. I am not an Rver but it just made sense to me. I like diagrams. I use a powerchair sometimes, if my backpack is full on the back, I have mini tail swing lol but I do have to be mindful going through doors or turning down aisles.

@PsychopathMarketing 6 лет назад

3 videos in, you killin me smalls. Let's explore this baby!

@pamelacross2268 6 лет назад

very well explained eric...I don't drive but I understood what you were trying to demonstrate..

@crazgirl80 6 лет назад

That was a cool explanation of while people park right on top of you. FOR SHADE AND SHADY TRACTIONS. I am glad you explained the tail swing. I try to give larger vechiles as much room as I can if they are turning towards me at a light. I can't wait to see what happens with the brakes again. You and Jax do something fun today.

@chriskozak4966 6 лет назад

Very educational Eric, thanks for sharing this video. I understand now why. Great video man.👏😻

@icemarkable 6 лет назад

Good video. I have an RV and drive a school bus both have tail swing. Well explained.

@thatmarionchickonyoutube7545 6 лет назад

Excellent information Eric!!

@staroceans8677 6 лет назад

I appreciate you giving us an update. I know that you like the bike for now but I have a feeling you're going to miss the power and the convenience of having a motorcycle. I look forward to when you get another. As stated before, I think a lot of people missed the fact that you needed the money to pay for the brakes. It's too bad you don't do Patreon, I'd contribute. Hugs to Jax...safe travels and have fun in Maine! 🙂 Oh glad you put back your theme music from before. I associate it with you and like it!

@lzeph 6 лет назад

You're right -- this was the first I heard that the sale of the bike helped pay for the brakes. Must have missed that part before.

@SimplyLiving770 6 лет назад

Definitely clipped a car a week after buying my camper. I was green on the hole concept of driving and pulling a camper. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way. But I have been full timing for 3 years now with out another incident. Love the free life!! Love the videos Eric!!

@mollyquinn9120 6 лет назад

I drive a 17 ft. Ford van & have wondered for years why people park next to me when the whole lot is empty. And yes even I need swing room! Thanks for the explanation. I am afraid that since stupid is forever I will have to continue to deal with this. ♡

@gidney100 6 лет назад

Your right you can't fix stupid... Ron White came up with that...

@shepd3 6 лет назад

Back out of the space. Your front doesn't have overhang (neither does NF's vehicle) so you can still get out. Yes, it's a pain in the ass. No, if you're parked where there's nobody wanting to park I am not going to judge you for making your life easier. But you don't have to be stuck if you're boxed in. :)

@pavofan59 6 лет назад

works great if there is no one parked behind you.

@kennethlaw5216 6 лет назад

shepd3 well you can't always back up either. like Eric pointed out usually some one parks behind you as well. your best bet is always try to leave yourself an out

@46ace 6 лет назад

How much space in the lane (between the rows) ???? I'll tell you for a 30' footer "not enough". You 've still got the distance from the center of the front axle forward to the bumper(24"-36"?) to swing...

@MrZyptuous 6 лет назад

The parking makes sense. Never really thought about that. Good job!

@rosehill6745 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info Eric. I am heading out for my maiden voyage in Oct and found this very helpful as I am a newbie.

@lemoncrinckles 6 лет назад

Your explanation is clearly explained & demonstrated, & certainly makes sense.

@7920paulex 6 лет назад

Eric, Thanks for the video. It was very informative. The car drivers just don't get it or realize. Maybe some of them will see this video and THINK!

@kathyn08 6 лет назад

Good explanation....you are the best. Hope your brakes keep you trucking.

@SSandtheRVCats 6 лет назад

Thanks Eric for this video. Everything you say is true. We've seen it ourselves on our Journey. Safe travels.

@pamelachandler1813 6 лет назад

Good man, Eric...thank you for explaining the tail swing. Makes perfect sense. Love your videos. Always well made and so interesting. Five stars!

@kathiehawley 6 лет назад

Very good explanation of using more spaces

@shamsthecat1996 6 лет назад

For the record I'm one of the people who commented that you should only use G M parts on your rig instead of cheap Chinese parts!... but it only took you a year and 13 pairs of rear drums to figure that out! Congratulations Eric!

@JaydeAsh 6 лет назад

thanks for that Eric Makes perfect sense why you would take up extra spots to park..Never occurred to me ..

@milehighkit4725 6 лет назад

Drove a school bus a few years back, for about a week :-) talk about a tail swing!

@johnlenz872 6 лет назад

I'm sorry that you get so much grief for taking up the last 4 spaces in BFE of an all but empty parking lot! Much love! Thanks for sharing your journey!

@dib_dib 6 лет назад

Have a fantastic day!

@grayeagleswolves 6 лет назад

Hey Eric glad you did this video thank you for doing it my mom and I always give the Parking Lot like a Truck driver parks long ways on the end

@lynngelpi6839 6 лет назад

Your music is back. Yes!

@sunsetlife5053 6 лет назад

Great explanation about your parking situation. Never knew that.👌

@lizzy2shoes557 6 лет назад

Thank You for the explanation...That Makes PERFECT sense ..Having only driven a truck & van pulling a camper, I've been STUCK in lots before for the same reason& not wanting to' jack knife' into a car in my drag...

@megrier 6 лет назад

Yay, the old music is back!!!!

@topekadiyver2 6 лет назад

Ooooh baby Eric! I dig your tail-swing!

@nomadicfanatic 6 лет назад

....Awkward.

@warthog733 6 лет назад

Good info. Some people may be enlightened...hopefully. Thanks again for keeping the captions active. I don't know why, but the RU-vid computer-generated captions work better on your channel than on most others. Not sure why...better sound equipment??..or just clearer diction???

@deeterry580 6 лет назад

Good point Eric, glad you explained it to nom RVers. It is an important thing for them to know.

@ChiefinGuam 6 лет назад

Good video! Thanks for sharing, Eric!

@David-ce7hg 6 лет назад

Good video Eric.

@cenedraleaheldra5275 6 лет назад

Thanks for that. I learned something new today. It was very useful

@joekrause6382 6 лет назад

I’m glad you got your Brakes fixed

@dellab6481 6 лет назад

Thank you Eric for the explanation. I’ve pulled a trailer before and was lucky enough to not be blocked in. I k ow now I will be a lot more mindful of the RV’s out there and not block them in.

@janislamberts2468 6 лет назад

Have a great day Eric!

@Paradisegirl58 6 лет назад

Thanks Eric...this is something I didn't think about 😀

@robsuekin15 6 лет назад

Great explanation about a small issue that can be a big problem. My RV (motorhome in U.K.) has a 3 meter overhang and I know this issue very well As always Eric a great video thanks from South Wales

@rosemarybottai4698 6 лет назад

Good video Eric. Nice t see your “key grip”, Jax, is on the job guarding the door. My guess is Jax is also undercover as part of your security for the RV. Be safe...🎥👍

@wanderingpebbles1206 6 лет назад

Great vid and great advice keep up the good work

@maynardcat 6 лет назад

I went to lunch with a guy at work who had a new car, and as soon as we parked he got out and put those big orange cones around his car, it worked, but was a little odd. Your drum problem reminds me of a similar problem I had with a restored 1971 Olds Cutlass. It had drum brakes on all 4 wheels, and kept burning up the drums, I had 3 sets of drums and pads installed, they still wouldn't stop properly, and still vibrated and smoked. I had custom disc brakes installed on the front wheels and that solved the problem.

@rjr-yp9uj 6 лет назад

I had a 3 day old car and i had to take my kids to the mall. It was winter so all the cars were parked as close to the entrance as possible. I parked way far away where there were no cars. ( hoping to go week without door dings) When I came out of the mall, my car was still way out there but, there were two cars parked right next to me. It was like my car had a magnetic attraction and made them park way out there. I don't get it either/

@jrandyoutdoors 6 лет назад

Great vid my friend! Thanks for sharing. Safe Travels

@Eric12358 6 лет назад

I have a 20 foot motorhome so tailswing in parking lots isnt an issue. I can park anywhere a car can 90% of the time. I do have to watch out for tailswing though. I parked next to a patio roof on a street and when I pulled out I hit the roof with my upper right corner. Totally forgot about the upper tailswing.

@TheAdventuresofMrMrsB 6 лет назад

Like the lesson on parking.

@honeybunnythemusical 6 лет назад

Ha tail swing! My hubby has been carrying on about tail swing for years. Made my eyes roll back in my head. We actually bought our RV based on less tail swing. He poo poo'd RV's we looked at during our hunt for our RV based on tail swing. We bought a 24ft Itasca that was at the maximum of hubby's tail swing length. Thanks for explaining this for the ill informed.

@Wythegoodsense 6 лет назад

I sure hope that solves the problem - GM should be notified. Good job on the parking explained.

@MyLifesVentures 6 лет назад

I gotta say I used to get bothered by seeing this but being from a trucking family I get the whole tail swing thing and trying to avoid hitting folks as turning out of a parking spot etc. Good call man, safe travels! Great vlog dude.

@eyewonder3052 6 лет назад

Hard to believe most folks can't grasp this concept just by looking at the size of an RV.

@onnasun8122 6 лет назад

Excellent information! Thanks I have never driven an rv and now I know what to do when I park one in the future:)

@1kerrplunk 6 лет назад

I agree! People don't know how to park, always leave an out.

@WHBJr 6 лет назад

How about an empty lot in a car and people STILL park right next to you!

@okcantbelieveit294 6 лет назад

WHB JR It’s like boondocking! You’re first there in a great big area. Next thing some twat parks close by. Acres of space but??? Then of course, just to top that off, they start up a flaming noisy generator?.??? 😤👎

@YOUTUBEfucku 6 лет назад

This shit pisses me off to no end hahahah

@loughkb 6 лет назад

They're being passive-aggressive and *think* they're teaching you a lesson. Little brains..

@Itsthekellyschannel 6 лет назад

We take a lot more than 4 spots but we only park if there is plenty of room

@kennethlaw5216 6 лет назад

CampingwiththeKellys like he said, he only does it where no one is around but like he said you can park out in the middle of no where and some douche will still park right next to you. I used to have nice hotrods. same thing. park out in the middle of no where and walk all the way across the parking lot so no one would door ding my car or scratch the paint, and not park up front so everyone would think I'm an ass. come out of the store and some jackass would be parked right next to you and a fresh chip in my paint and a new dent. people are just inconsiderate assholes

@kerrykerr1210 6 лет назад

I like the way the wrap has settled in, I would have to have the blinker return fixed as well, it would drive me nuts

@onyx8231 6 лет назад

Good ole $450 turn signal switch. I couldn't afford to replace mine. I ended up dismantling it on the dining room table and harvesting parts from the emergency flasher switch.