Too Many RVers Get These 7 Things Wrong

If you are an aspiring RVer or considering full-time RV living you MUST be aware of these common pitfalls! The stakes are too high to get these things wrong.

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[johnlynch]

These are good talking points for anyone starting out in RVing. My soap box speech is to create a list of expectations in what you're looking for and be realistic. Then rate them as you go to different dealers. Guarantee you will find the one that works for you. And yea, avoid like the plage arriving after dark. It's hard on a marriage.

[gthornton]

I think the worst one of these is the getting to the camp ground after dark. It’s no fun trying to get set up. I’m also no a fan of driving in the dark.

[janekimmick]

Good info! We definitely can identify with some of what you talked about. Our first travel trailer was what we thought of as "the perfect size". It is only my husband and I and our mini golden doodle and toy poodle. For 3 camping seasons we put up with having to move their crates every time we wanted to sit on the loveseat....but that meant moving the crates to get to the bathroom. This year we made the decision to get a bigger camper. Best decision ever despite the fact we were upside down on our 1st camper. 1st time out with the new camper, my husband felt that we needed a more powerful truck to safely tow the new camper. So....he bought a new truck. Definitely a good decision in getting the right tow vehicle. We feel much safer.

[davidgrittmann]

Better to find a rental management company so you can keep your home - maybe make a little money on it and still have someplace to move back to as you get to the age where mobility becomes an issue for your body

[aljano]

Hello- You folks always share very high quality and valuable information with us. Thank you very much for doing so 😊👍🏕️

[NormanMorris-nr]

i thing i would add to the height issue i that for many bridges that height marker could actually be wrong. resurfacing adds extra road height that may not be reflected on those markers. so it would be wise to check the height of bridges and over passes if your vehicle height is within about a foot of the bridge. and don't forget to take in the added height of antenna or roof accessories.

[walterrafolski]

I just bought an Alliance 382RK it’s a 2023 model and when I went to buy my tag the state has it valued 32, 000 more than I paid for it. Owned a class A 42’ diesel pusher and sold it in 2021 didn’t loose but about 8, 000 when I sold it had it 6 years. My point is it’s not all doom and gloom. Very good information for all, biggest thing is people need to be careful not to buy more than they can afford and get whatever they are looking at get it inspected!

[betterwithrum]

Man, we're SO guilty of arriving after dark... ugh, it sucks! We always seem to slip behind schedule.

[ano]

We have three years before we go full time. We are doing endless amounts of research on everything having to do with this lifestyle.

[blk]

Our daughter’s trailer is seasonal, they don’t full time. Their trailer has a bunk room with a half bath which is great for the kids.

[richarddickey]

We just went full time. It is just me and the wife. We've done it before learning from our mistakes our rig is class A its 35' long two slides. We chose gas cause our plan wasn't a lot of travel. It was cheaper to have an RV payment and lot rent than renting a small apartment with all utilities. On averega depening on RV park We save on average 900 Dollars a month. Our RV payment is under $200 a month. We chose a very old model in good condition. We bought as is but is was dealer certified that everything worked. Only thing i didnt like on the unit was the kitchen faucet dripped.

[koalabear]

Not us. We love our brick and mortar. All the comforts of a real home. Couldn't imagine finding reservations Love our rpod for adventures. 😊...your hair looks great, any tips on that?

[vmudxwn]

The daily in’s and outs of life in an RV can only be appreciated when you’re in it. Trying to explain to someone will never work because for some reason they think that none of that stuff will happen to them. For some reason they thinks any or all of the problems that come up are going to magically disappear for them. Kind of like when teens think they’re invincible.

[sandymanning]

I love your videos. They are very valuable hints.💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕

[lindabourketempleton]

Why carry bottled water you have water in the tank, don’t forget the weight of the people

[flyingdutchwoman]

try 7 people one bathroom and everyone has the flu. buckets came in ex trucker here, and know about load distribution. cat scale is your friend.

[lorenmars]

I'm getting a 30 foot RV. I don't plan on ever staying at an RV resort. BLM, boondockin, and private land camping. Where do yall dump your tanks in that sitch?