RV NEWBIE: Essential Gear & Nice NOT to Haves!

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ℹ️ About the Episode
The RV Newbie Essential Gear video is one of our most popular videos. We like to keep this topic up to date—especially this time of year, with so many new RVers getting ready to hit the road. When you're first starting out, it can seem overwhelming with so much to buy. We encourage new RVers to stick to the essentials and live with some inconveniences until they know what they really need and why they need it. In this video, we cover RV sewer, electrical, water, leveling, tire safety, and 3 essential tips to help the new RVer.

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0:00 KYD
1:58 KYD Mishaps
3:50 3 RV Newbie Tips
7:29 E3 Camping
9:25 Essential RV Gear
10:41 RV Sewer Essentials
16:29 RV Fresh Water & Filters
19:50 Proper RV Chocks
22:45 Leveling an RV
24:48 RV Electrical & Surge Protectors
27:57 Tire Safety
32:16 Start Small, Start Now!
35:30 See you down the road!

[josephrobichaud]

Here, hold my beer I do not need a stinking check list, as I drive off forgetting to retract the stabilizers or tongue jack all the way and bend the crap out of them. :) I've driven off and left my door mat, driven right over my chocks and left them behind. Left the camper door keys or cell phone on the rear bumper on the truck. But I'm a newbee and have only been camping for 50 plus years. :)

[mikesalois]

"I'm gonna have to change my skin" ..God, I'm still laughing from the first time he said that.

[richgollihur]

I LOVED the ending! it was so great to look back through the years. I have learned so much from you guys. I feel like you are some of my best-friends, and it is great to watch how far we have come. Thanks for all of the great work and super videos.

[vocal_jay]

Luckily "the Wifi is going strong!" Best Line

[lingoss]

…and the Academy Award goes to….Marc Leach for outstanding cinematography and editing!!!! Wow! Your videos are not only impeccably thought-out and “chock” full of good advice, but they are so visually pleasing! Thank you for giving us something to look forward to every Sunday night!

[rnupnorthbrrrsm]

This was great information but that ending got me all emotional 😭
Crazy how a few years makes such a huge difference in a kids life !
It’s been fun watching your kids grow up and spread their wings, but can you keep Caleb at “home” 😘

Safe travels
Blessings

[healthcoachrene]

Trish giggling as she films and is remembering Mark saying "SHOES?! I am going to have to change my skin!" 😄😄😄 And I just love seeing Cable "reruns"!

[arlenenolte]

A while back you inspired me to "start where you are". I had a Toyota Camry - so I filled it with camping gear and set out to solo camp. I am ADDICTED to camping now and am planning my next step - a pop up camper. Thank you so much for inspiring me!

[moore__explore]

coming up on our 2 yr anniversary of life on the road and watching the last 5 minutes of this video was wonderful! It called to mind how instrumental you all were in our decision to go for it and we thank you. Start Small Start

[ronrichards]

Into our 3rd year part time. KYD was the first videos we started with. Got us started right and we really appreciate them

[brandyroberts]

I loved the ending. I've been here since the first video/first tire moment with that guardian angel and I recognized every single moment along the way and Im thankful y'all have shared your memories with us. Can't wait to see what this upcoming season has in store for everyone. 🥰

[adkotahajesban]

The ending of this video was phenomenal. We have four kids. Fifteen all the way down to twins that are five. My wife and I have been trying to decide if purchasing a camper is a wise decision. I've watched several of your videos trying to learn what to have, what to do, and what to expect. This was an epic culmination of the wonderful memories your family has created. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

[Adendum]

We're Canadian RV newbies! We're going to be stationary for the next 8-12 mths, but then we hope to park our destination RV at a different location each year...well, each spring/summer/fall camping season.

I'm learning a lot and I can't get enough ❤

The saying you're looking for is...

"It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."

I'll do my best avoid "poopsies" 😂

[Barry.Ellis.]

This brought up so many great memories of our own journey to where we are now. From leveling problems to poopsies and everything else. And now…we’re finally full-time!!! With 4 boys and a fifth-wheel. Thank you guys so much for all the inspiration you provided to us.

[wynnj]

Such a great episode! I have been following you for at least four years. I get to visit places I never knew existed, I get blessed by your willingness to share your humble moments, and your energy is hands down inspiring. Thank you for all you do to spread joy.

[kristinireland-doll]

Pick up our first travel trailer three weeks ago. Thank you so much for all the education you share with all of us. Made lots of lists of what we need. Have been a viewer since day one. Watching your kids grow has been enjoyable.

[christipurr]

Love it! Thanks for the reminders, less than a year into our journey, 5 trips on the books with 2 boys, and my Dad who's 73 with dementia. My 12 year old helped with the black tank last week. 😀

[santahawes]

Mark & Trish, thank you for all this information. Even though I have been an "seasonal rv'er" for about 5 years, all of these videos help to remind me both of WHY I enjoy camping in the RV, and the adventures that I have yet to experience. I love the ending. That was totally an awesome integration of video and music. Thank you for sharing you Daydream!!!

[dgriesdale]

Hi Mark and Trish. This video is absolutely spot on. I agree entirely that you should just start with the essentials. Otherwise you just end up focusing on ‘what you think you need’ and not the experience.

As an aside, you inspired us to buy an RV after being in a tent trailer for a few years. Looking back, we were anxious about taking the leap and kept waiting for the ‘perfect’ setup. But thanks to your videos, we took that step and have now spent several summers in our RV. Thank you.

[mikkistudley]

Oh my gosh! That ending! Bring out the tissues! So amazing to see your kids grow into such amazing adults! xo