Avoid a Costly Mistake! ~ Hooking up an RV Camper for Towing

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We show you the exact sequence to connect up an RV, Camper or Trailer for towing safely. If you do this incorrectly you can accidentally break your stabilizers, or cause stress on different parts of your RV that can be damaged.
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@GearsAndTech 2 ай бұрын

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@user-tj3sy5ug8k 28 күн бұрын

two things you probably did but did not show was the electric line but the main thing was the emergency brake line shousd have been hooked to the truck. the reason for crossing the safety chains are to make a cradle incase the hitch comes loose the lounge will not hit the ground. happy travels

@GearsAndTech 28 күн бұрын

Excellent point Yes, the breakaway cable wss connected but not discussed

@waltfriedrich7631 27 күн бұрын

Also it is required by law the chains be crossed.

@davidgates1122 24 күн бұрын

@@waltfriedrich7631If your safety chains attach to your trailer at a single point like shown in this video, crossing them does absolutely nothing. The guy even admits in the video he does not know why. If the safety chains attach to the trailer tongue with any appreciable separation between them (which is how trailers used to be made) you need to cross them. It has nothing to do with cradling. I challenge anyone to cross their chains, unhitch, pull forward just enough for the hitch to clear the ball, and then lower the trailer as far down as the tongue jack will go. What you will soon discover is the hitch will hit the ground before the chains get tight. If the chains got tight before the tongue hit the ground, they would be too short for you to make a short turn. And that is where the whole chain crossing thing comes into play. On the old trailers where the attachment points were separated, if you did not cross them, the only way to turn without one of the chains getting too tight was to have the chains long enough that the other one would drag in the turn. It is a geometry thing. Everybody told their kids they would never need to know geometry, so kids never paid attention in class. So the few people that understood geometry beat it into everyone else's head that you have to cross your chains. But you can't fix stupid, so the trailer manufacturers changed the attachment points to a single point to eliminate the issue altogether. Yes ... I am old enough to remember when safety chains attached to the tongue 6 to 8 inches apart -- and I was one of those nerds that everyone hated because I paid attention in class and got good grades. People still hate me to this day for it.

@davidgates1122 23 күн бұрын

Only law in 16 states. Probably been on the books since the old days when it mattered. Some states only require a single chain.

@waltfriedrich7631 23 күн бұрын

@@davidgates1122 My camper is a 2018 and the chains are 5 inches apart on the anchor points so not all campers are on a single point

@deanhopkins4117 17 күн бұрын

Like others have said, the breakaway cable should be connected to the truck on a completely separate rigging point from the chains.

@GearsAndTech 16 күн бұрын

It's a good idea yes

@Bwanar1 24 күн бұрын

At least you were honest about the chain crossing. On yours it doesn't matter. When the chains are mounted on the RV, boat, or other trailer on opposite side (as opposed to a central point); crossing them creates a cradle. In the event your hitch comes loose from the ball, it won't go all the way to the ground, but instead be cradled in the middle and won't run up under your truck while your trying to stop it. Also, the sway bars you use are attached before connecting the ball. On other models they are attached after and the hitch & lift are used to tension the sway bars before installing the chains. This video is more specific to your model/style trailer.

@GearsAndTech 24 күн бұрын

Thanks

@timmyers1006 27 күн бұрын

After pull out, I like to check the campsite one more time just to make sure you leave it as you found it or better.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Great point!

@frankswitzer3045 11 күн бұрын

Lippert says you should never be lifting the tongue with x-chock style stabilizers locking the wheels together. It can damage the axles because they aren’t able to move independently as they should. I think it’s RVTT who shows this communication with a Lippert engineer in 1 of their videos. Standard chocks should still be used, but axle chocks should be removed before lifting or lowering the tongue.

@GearsAndTech 8 күн бұрын

I agree, however, I have seen trailers roll off the leaving blocks with just regular chocks. They are covering their butts by saying that. But overall, for small movement it's ok to leave them in place, and much safer

@MechanicMark613 14 күн бұрын

Hook your chain from the top and not the bottom (as a truck driver pulling doubles they will not bounce off)

@GearsAndTech 14 күн бұрын

Great point

@dr.richard.w.meyers24 17 күн бұрын

You installed the chain hooks upside down

@GearsAndTech 16 күн бұрын

Shhh

@alanhall4226 22 күн бұрын

Your tow vehicle was not level when you were moving the trailer. The front fender lip should be no more than +/- 1/2 inch from the ground compared to unloaded. You have to connect the tongue to the ball, latch it, raise the rear of the tow vehicle with the trailer jack about 2 inches and then attach the torsion bars. That pre-loads your bars to level the truck. That is why it is called weight distribution, almost equal weight between the steering and drive axles. By the way, I am a commercial driver with over 40 years experience towing pretty much everything. Good luck and safe travels.

@GearsAndTech 21 күн бұрын

Is the trailer jack rated for lifting the vehicle by the tongue? That seems like a recipe for disaster

@keithmorrison9372 16 күн бұрын

I lift the truck and trailer with the trailer jack. Untill till the bars are level with the trailer frame otherwise you wont take out any sag.

@keithmorrison9372 16 күн бұрын

Doing it the way this guy said does two things. 1. Takes out a lot of squat from.the truck. #2. It helps prevent proposing. That bounce you get when hitting bumps. Plus you dont have a sway bar controler on it..i highly recommend that.

@RockHavenFarm 2 күн бұрын

Your not lifting the truck off the ground. You're just lifting the suspension up a couple inches then put the chains on same on each side so when you let it back down it distributes the weight evenly on the torsion bars and keeps the trailer and truck on the same plain. Your truck was lower than the trailer when you pulled out. Also there is holes in my torsion chain brackets that I put pins in. I would never trust them not being pinned. That to me is a recipe for disaster. And I aways put the hooks on from the top not from the bottom. And your breakaway cable should be attached to the truck not the chain hook.

@chrisc8856 28 күн бұрын

Opps............ there were six links on the right stabilizer arm and 8 on the left. Another good practice is to double or triple up a thick blanket and place it on the stairs in the up position so it does not lash back and forth on the road and wear out the door frame latch lock or the frame itself. Locking the refrigerator door is another good tip. Thanks for the run through.

@GearsAndTech 28 күн бұрын

All excellent points

@keithmorrison9372 16 күн бұрын

I set the trailer on the ball. I latch the pin. Then i used the trailer jack to raise the truck and trailer up till the bars are level with the frame of the trailer. Then i latch the chains. I also put cotter pins in the holes for extra security so if you hit a bump the chsins dont pop off. After that i lower the trailer jack. That helps level the truck and trailer. They way you're doing it. You dont take out the truck sag in the rear end.

@GearsAndTech 16 күн бұрын

I worry anokt stressing the toung jack doing that

@harderja 16 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech you won’t stress the motor this is how WDH manufactures tell you to do it. If you don’t you may not get an enough WD.

@jamesheideman7326 10 күн бұрын

That is completely true, and also how Reese manufacturing states to completely set up a weight distribution Hitch correctly if your truck and trailer are not level sitting on a level surface, your bars are not correctly adjusted. Also, the safety hairpins must always be installed. Happy hauling.

@davidboucher4535 22 күн бұрын

Check the tv antenna is in travel mode and stowage compartments are secured.

@GearsAndTech 22 күн бұрын

Excellent points. I'll keep these in mind for part 2

@waltfriedrich7631 27 күн бұрын

You need to adjust the placement of the chain brackets as the chains should hand straight not on an angle.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

You are totally correct

@timpors7480 26 күн бұрын

You need to block the wheels X-chocks are not designed to hold the trailer. They are only designed to stop the trailer from rocking back & forth.

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

They work great for what they do do But yes, we have chocks on the wheels that aren't on blocks. Chucking a blocked up wheel is futile

@555forthe666 20 күн бұрын

X-chocks say not to raise and lower the tongue with the x- chocks in place... so don't. 😂

@harderja 16 күн бұрын

Agreed to both x-chocks are stabilizers only not made to keep your trailer from moving. Also don’t move your trailer up and down with x-chocks on it can damage your axles or springs. Get yourself a set of blocks. I use rubber ones.

@thomasgarrison3949 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info, your steps are great. One thing, Make a List, & follow it. Mine is Laminated with check off boxes, for dry erase markers. It is in 2 sections SETUP & RELOCATE. I made a list when starting out towing my Toy Hauler, after I forgot to plug in the trailer one time, while the Old Lady was bitching (no trailer lights or trailer brakes), VERY DANGEROUS.

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

For sure, super dangerous

@michaelodonoghue7464 25 күн бұрын

7:44 Print a Checklist for both Establishing Camp and Breaking Camp and then Laminate them to protect them during use.

@GearsAndTech 25 күн бұрын

Great idea. I made this video so people can follow along

@SourpatchAirsoft 29 күн бұрын

Awesome video! Anyone with a camper should be watching this!

@GearsAndTech 29 күн бұрын

Trying to help out where I can. Plus we rent this trailer out, so hopefully any guests with questions will see this and have higher success

@josephmitchell8283 20 күн бұрын

Wrapping the chains will help keep the trailer from hitting the ground and digging in which can cause it to flip if it gets unhooked. In Texas it's the law that they need to be wrapped or twisted around each other a few times. I forget the exact number of times but I believe it was three. I got chastised my Evil Knievel for not having my chains wrapped about ten years ago..

@GearsAndTech 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@cb-gz1vl 28 күн бұрын

Didn't look like you attached the emergency brake cable. Nice video. I have an aluminum wall rig as well and I inspect the gaps to make sure there are no splits or pop outs.

@gornoman 28 күн бұрын

The break-away cable shall be attached to the tow vehicle via its own connecting device. It CANNOT be secured to the safety chain.

@GearsAndTech 28 күн бұрын

The breakaway cable is clipped onto my safety chain clip.

@RoadieWingZZ 27 күн бұрын

@@gornomanCorrect. The break-away cable for the trailer brakes should be attached to the tow vehicle separately from either of the two chains or their hooks.

@popwall4297 14 күн бұрын

You forgot one important step well maybe more than that but I want to say one you got to grease that trailer hitch ball.. and the electrical wire plug with electrical lubricant can be picked up at Walmart keeps plug from being hard to plug and unplug also prevent corrosion makes a job a lot easier when you plug up and unplug make sure sewer cap is on that'll get you a ticket real quick on the highway those safety chains need to be attached at two different spots on the tongue not just one also dot says turn the safety chains opposite of the way you have those don't forget to check tire pressure

@GearsAndTech 13 күн бұрын

Great points. Thanks for adding

@tomballard4794 27 күн бұрын

You should clean your slide before retracting them also your awning. Also you didn't hook up the emergency break cable or as I call it the oh sh#t cable. The rest is pretty spot on.

@techguy9023 26 күн бұрын

You might want to pick up some replacement switches for the stabilizers and at least one stabilizer motor. I was glad I did because a switch failed on a trip. Some rvs have a remote for them. That saved us on another trip when the foot wouldn’t move because of a failed switch.

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

I have a manual crank for them if they do fail. But that's a great idea as well.

@yoelroque3950 21 күн бұрын

Thank u for the tips 👍

@GearsAndTech 21 күн бұрын

Glad to help

@yoelroque3950 21 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech I been building a truck camper out is scratched then put it on a trailer & soon we be taking it for the first time to go camping & is good to know all this information, u can go & check it out

@user-kf5es6wt8n 28 күн бұрын

They have to cross to catch the hitch should it become disconnected, or at least that's what I was told. I also noticed your emergency brake cable separately from the safety chain.

@GearsAndTech 28 күн бұрын

Makes total sense

@williamsawyer5614 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking your time a lot of people they kind of rush through it a little bit too fast for me

@GearsAndTech 20 күн бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@ernieaustin4683 25 күн бұрын

Chains cross to catch trailer if accidental disconnect happens. You forgot to mention to check under for tab to be below ball and not on top of ball? That’s happened to me a couple of times and once it came disconnected but it was still latched

@GearsAndTech 25 күн бұрын

Excellent points

@1oldvato782 23 күн бұрын

So what the crossing of the chains does that it catches the trailer and just case it unhitches from the ball or the ball shears off from the bumper it will catch the trailer from landing on the ground making more difficult to hitch back up to the ball.

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks

@randyafeman837 27 күн бұрын

My tension locks, where the tension bar chains go, has security pins.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Some of them add those pins to keep it from popping off. But most do not. If yours has it, then use them.

@Norman1965arg 18 күн бұрын

I think depending on the type of weight distribution hitch you used hooking up is different, so the way you do it is applicable to the kind you used .

@GearsAndTech 18 күн бұрын

That could be true. This is the most common one I have seen

@edgewood2441 8 күн бұрын

Cheese--what a procedure! At a Hotel you just say “Good-by”.

@GearsAndTech 8 күн бұрын

That's true.

@Patty747 27 күн бұрын

The first thing I noticed when I clicked on your video, the seal on you slide is not set properly, which will allow water intrusion. It would help to lubricate it. The reason the chains must be crossed is to 'catch' the trailer hitch if the ball becomes disconnected. In some states it's the law to have them crossed. Also when hooking the chains to the truck, the opening of the hook should be in the 'up' position, not the 'down' position as shown. The purpose is to add strength of the hook to support the weight of the trailer hitch should it become disconnected. If the hook is 'up' then only the clevis portion of the hook is holding the weight. I would re-do your video to provide greater accuracy.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Tell me more about the seal on the slide. You mean the bottom seal? I see it hangs down a little

@Patty747 27 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech there are lots of videos on the subject. I like Endless Rving kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bKuZi8J4s7SqkY0.html&ab_channel=EndlessRVing

@chrisstockwell9235 17 күн бұрын

I think he is talking about the way your seal is flipped in on the top part of the slide out, you may want that out like the rest of the seal, it's not likely but a rainy day could get water in.

@duncanwatson7297 6 күн бұрын

I call it "Pull into the back of the hook" works for load securement when open decking heavy equipment.

@jamesgardner2046 22 күн бұрын

Your chains are cross connected: in case the trailer come off the ball the tongue will fall into the chain cradle. I liked your video.

@GearsAndTech 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info! Glad you liked the video

@ireneschmidt6944 27 күн бұрын

what about unhooking the utilities and turning the LP tanks off

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Great idea. You always end up taking some things for granted

@johnmccann1234 24 күн бұрын

The emergency brake cable wasn't included with your video as noted below but it's also very important to NOT hook it to the trailer hitch in case you somehow rip the TH from the vehicle it would not deploy.

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

I clip mine onto the tow hook spot

@kennethalmond8922 28 күн бұрын

Would add - be sure to hook up the emergency brake pull line.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Yes, missed talking about that one

@fasteddie51 21 күн бұрын

The safety chains are crossed to create a cradle for the tongue to drop into in the event, the trailer brakes away from your truck. That prevents the tongue from dropping clear to the pavement and digging in.

@GearsAndTech 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for clearing that up

@barrynash1126 17 күн бұрын

But, will this happen if the chains attach to the tongue at a single point?

@fasteddie51 17 күн бұрын

@@barrynash1126 My tongue weight is 1200 pounds. I don’t really think those skinny little chains are gonna do the job. Anyway, That’s the theory.

@stevet5379 18 күн бұрын

Crossed chains provide a cradle for the hitch if it were to come off the ball. Your emergency brake cable should never be hooked to the chains but instead hooked to the hitch of the truck. Also blocking your wheels front and rear is much more preferable to using x-chocks which are basically only for keeping the trailer from rocking forward and back.

@GearsAndTech 18 күн бұрын

I've had trailers roll when chocked, when using the x braces I've never had them roll

@bigsailordon 17 күн бұрын

X-chocks are superior, as a pair lock all four wheels. No movement, test if you want by trying to move it with the truck next time!!

@tjshine7444 26 күн бұрын

You cross your chains to support the trailer tongue, in case it disconnects from the truck.

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

Excellent point. That sounds right

@davidgates1122 23 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTechIt is not right. It is a holdover from a half century ago when the safety chains attached to the tongue further away from the ball. The crossing of the chains allowed a chain length that was not too short for one chain and too long for the other when you went into a turn. Back your truck up to the point where the ball is just clear of the coupler, hook up your crossed chains, and run your tongue jack all the way down. You will discover crossing chains does nothing on your trailer. Modern trailers have the chains attached at a single point so that all of the people who don't understand geometry can't mess it up.

@karenperdue4879 26 күн бұрын

These scissor type chocks between the tires they said that I had a sticker on them that said they are not totally to be used as chocks. You should at least have one set of old fashion chocks sitting on the ground. Also, if you tighten them too much, you can damage your steel belt tire

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

True on both accounts. I chock the wheels that aren't on blocks as well.

@Mattedfred 26 күн бұрын

Respectfully, I disagree with a number of steps shown in this video and would not recommend it to a newbie.

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

Curious, which step would you remove?

@DaleHarris-sl3ci 17 күн бұрын

What if I didn't use the sway bars?

@GearsAndTech 17 күн бұрын

You should consider them

@DaleHarris-sl3ci 17 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech honestly I didn't know what I was doing and no one around could explain the function or why. So I've pulled my backhoe trailer with a machine loaded with no such thing and it pulled fine. So just went 50 mph and experimented a little on the load handling and it pulled just fine. Can you tell me how it functions and even permits rotation on the tow pin when these create a rigid connection.

@DaleHarris-sl3ci 17 күн бұрын

By the way I quizzed about 8 guys pulling trailers and asked them how and why. Not one guy could answer the load distribution or towing principles behind these bars. On video said they transferred the tongue weight to the rear of the trailer this decreasing the load on the hitch. This I can't fathom unless cantilevering forces were in play and I don't see that happening with this set up. I can understand sway bars restricting osolation by creating a more rigid connection but I see that also as hindering any tow pin osolation making turning or backing near impossible unless something is bending or extending and retracting but that would negate any benefit of creating a rigid load. The sway bars are nearly parallel and about a ft. Apart at the truck and 2.5' +- at the trailer frame connection. I want to understand the principles, reasons or science behind it. Not; just because.

@Buck1954 28 күн бұрын

With both safety chains coming from the same point there won't be much of a "net" Additionally, if the loop that holds both chains snaps, then you loose both chains. The chains used to be further back on the trailer tongue to make a true X. This trailer has more of a V. We used to try the load by checking to assure that the pull vehicle and the trailer made a straight beam. If not, then the load had to be taken off and the chains set to the next link, and tested again. This was usually only done at the first pull. After that we set it to the same link everytime. I always locked the ball before placing the stabilizer bars.

@GearsAndTech 28 күн бұрын

For sure, different order is totally ok. Im baffled by the chain coming off the same point. At this point crossing them over doesn't do much

@JosephCompnotta 23 күн бұрын

You cross your chains so if the hitch comes off the chains can cradle the trailer instead of hitting the ground and cause it to flip

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@williammackey1235 15 күн бұрын

Also your stairs in and or up.

@GearsAndTech 13 күн бұрын

I think we covered that part right after we finished inside

@harderja 16 күн бұрын

Don’t you use a sway bar? If not why?

@GearsAndTech 16 күн бұрын

I've looked at adding the sway control but haven't needed it.

@harderja 16 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech your truck has built in sway control but I did not like it very much.

@jamesmartin7282 24 күн бұрын

Put down your roof mounted antenna if you have one.

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

Great point

@stevenmadaffari7417 25 күн бұрын

You chains the drop to the bars should be straight up and down, yours are pulled to the front way to hard. You need to got longer bars. They come in different lengths to fit your needs😊

@GearsAndTech 25 күн бұрын

The mounting point just wasn't locked down well, it was adjusted afyer to be straight up and down

@deanlongfellow5154 19 күн бұрын

careful ... your sequence works for heavy two axle trailers. I have learned to NOT do a final check on the trailers readiness to travel without the stabilizers down or it is hooked to the tow vehicle. My small single axle trailer will buck tongue up as the door is in the back. They are like teeter totters. Very dangerous. If you have a small single axle trailer always make sure it is supported and secure before you get in.

@GearsAndTech 16 күн бұрын

Great point

@94206 23 күн бұрын

You hooked the safety chains, but you forgot to hook the breakaway cable.

@GearsAndTech 23 күн бұрын

Breakaway cable is attached to the safety chain hook

@williamgates4399 28 күн бұрын

Inside the "HOLE" it is called a HITCH.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Yeah, hole works too though no?

@joewickie2376 15 күн бұрын

Never hurry your hook up. Do a walk around. Maybe two.

@GearsAndTech 13 күн бұрын

Great points

@jackcurtis5784 22 күн бұрын

Your Video was very informative for first timers. The first thing I would do, is go to the DMV, and ask the "What the F*** is with the Red Plates" , change them. You seem very paranoid, you lock the entry door, your lock the receiver pin, Dude, your in Canada, not in NYC. Chill Out. Anyway, nice Video.

@GearsAndTech 22 күн бұрын

Lol, the plate I actually paid money to get. It's a hockey sports team plate, but I covered up the team logo and put my gears and tech logo on it. The locks are a minor deterent. Anyone that wants to steal the trailer can get that off in a few seconds. But they make me feel better I also have a gps tracker on it as well.

@raymondrichard547 25 күн бұрын

You like most newbies forgot the TV batwing to be lowered and as below comments the breakaway cable.

@GearsAndTech 25 күн бұрын

Breakaway cable is attached to my safety hook.

@raymondrichard547 25 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTechneeds to attach to the truck not the chain

@dougfoster2923 9 күн бұрын

Just follow the manufacturers instructions.

@GearsAndTech 8 күн бұрын

@07HDFatboy 26 күн бұрын

Why are there 6 links on the right side, and 8 links on the left side? You cannot count!

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

You're right. I actually went back and adjusted the other side when I couldn't get the same number of links. I was hoping you would pay attention to what I was saying, not what I was doing.

@Steve-od6hi 25 күн бұрын

You forgot to show disconnecting the power cable.

@GearsAndTech 25 күн бұрын

You're right. My wife unplugged that one so I never even thought of it

@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505 26 күн бұрын

Sure are ALOTof xperts in the comments...glad I only have a 6x10 trailer....why you need something so big is beyond me...

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

For sure

@mikemccarthy6939 26 күн бұрын

That’s way to much trailer for a half ton truck

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

Truck is rated at 11,000 lbs towing The trailer is big, but not heavy

@mikemccarthy6939 26 күн бұрын

@@GearsAndTech curious what’s the trailer Weight

@williamgates4399 28 күн бұрын

All of you so-called experts don't know squat. Let each RVer learn for themselves. I have made mistakes but learned to do different things than what you put into your videos. I also use something very few people use anymore: common sense. Please be sure to know before you go. I did all my hookups at home. I did it several times to ensure I knew the procedures I would follow every time. No guessing. 2018 Keystone Outback 266RB with a 2018 RAM 2500 with a 6.4 gas motor. Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 Weight Distribution Hitch, 1200-lb. Kit with 2 5/16" Hitch Ball. The Travel trailer had auto-leveling, but I used my manual method. The auto stabilizers worked great. Then we are assuming everyone has auto stabilizers like your trailer. Not all trailers have slides. Not all trailers have 50amp service. May older trailers only had 30amp service. Know what you are talking about, and do not assume everyone is like you.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Totally get where you're coming from. Learning from others mistakes is a skill not everyone has What would someone with a 50 amp service do differently with a 30a? Trailer in this video is a 30A plug btw.

@btorr2945 27 күн бұрын

⁠@@GearsAndTech Common sense is “everyone is different” Don’t pay any attention to the rude, obnoxious people. Yes, Some of what he is saying is correct. He seems very upset that everyone is not learning his way(on their own) How you presented yourself was excellent. I do agree with him though on not enough info. Just a little rephrasing “this is how I do…………” “even with a similar set up always follow the proper manuals” “properly load your trailer” etc. Everyone has different learning techniques. (And teaching) I always looked at several videos to get more opinions and info on the same subject. Some will look at one and complain it doesn’t fit their situation. For how long the video was; You did a good job. I actually stopped by to comment that in my training I was also told to cross the chains to provide a “cradle” in case the tongue came off the hitch. Saw the above comment. (People guilty of doing the same thing they accuse others of)

@brianwilson6085 27 күн бұрын

One thing to never go is have the camper plugged into your truck while the camper is put into the pedestal once you plug the power into the camper the 7 prong plug going to the tow vehicle has power going to it.

@GearsAndTech 27 күн бұрын

Excellent point.

@440-6Pack 26 күн бұрын

Being a “how to” video maybe you shouldn’t put your leveling bars greased end in the dirt.

@GearsAndTech 26 күн бұрын

Never mind that, I may need to think about greasing them! They are dry as a whistle

@jaybruns7771 12 сағат бұрын

Please don’t listen to this guy, he must be a rookie..

@GearsAndTech 12 сағат бұрын

I do what I can

@nickwood2225 21 күн бұрын

Don't tell people that you HAVE to do something when you don't know why. And I'm still waiting for the costly mistake to avoid. Your costly mistake is not hooking up the emergency cable.

@GearsAndTech 21 күн бұрын

Don't tell me what to don't say! LOL