NRVTA Is It Worth It?

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Жыл бұрын

Today I wanted to share my time at the NRVTA. Spoiler alert I was really impressed and highly recommend it.
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@josephsandall1789 Жыл бұрын

I attended the fundamentals class in March and i am back for the month to complete my certification. The instructors are very knowledgeable. I recommend the NRVTA to any RVer

@rmc94adventures42 Жыл бұрын

I attended the same class and Jared is spot on with his review. I attended for personal knowledge as an RV owner and was very happy with their program. Was a pleasure meeting you Jared.

@jos9569 Жыл бұрын

Hubs is taking the online course. It's been REALLY helpful, he found a plumbing leak before it caused damage to our rig. Got a remodeled bathroom out of it, and he replumbed pretty much everything under the bunk. He's going to clean the A/C next.

@LetsTurnItUpWorld Жыл бұрын

We enjoyed our walk through with Tony and Todd recently showing the school, and meeting the team behind NRVTA! Great video and information!

@MechanicMark613 7 ай бұрын

I am a retired Mechanic, I have worked on my RV Trailers all my life but watching Todd’s videos I realized there is so much more so I bought the Home Online Class and love watching them as I’m on my treadmill…Already watched it twice to catch what I may have missed.

@garywebb1353 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with your assessment of the fundamentals course. I attend the week prior to yours. Gave me tremendous confidence and knowledge to work on my rig. In the last 2 weeks, I have taken my furnace apart and cleaned it. I have also had an electrical issue that I was able to troubleshoot and fix based on the info from the fundamentals course. Because of Todd and the staff at NRVTA, I will be attending the tech course in 2023. Great experience and worth money.

@doublediz640 Жыл бұрын

How much is the basic course?

@bobfarrell6510 Жыл бұрын

Your two minute tech tip videos with Todd where very entertaining

@ruthtretter2628 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! We were just discussing whether to order the online course when we saw the topic of this video. Thank you for the information. Your videos are really pertinent to our needs.

@susanrodriguez9973 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed knowing the fact that you can learn more about your rv with this course. Thank you for telling us about this opportunity.

@mikemoxley9477 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, we all need to know more about our RV. Reduces the stress when something goes wrong. Great video and Thanks again for your help.

@billdonnelly7556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you for taking the class and telling us about it. It has been on my list of things the do, now it has a line under it.

@robmcneill2967 Жыл бұрын

Great video and feed back ‼️ We are there in 3 weeks for fundamentals on our way to certified Teck...so glad to hear great things about the school..makes me feel good about my decision....thanks ‼️

@briandurant2145 Жыл бұрын

We were there for the E3 Camping Level Up Event and loved it! The staff and the instructors AMAZING!!!

@WhiteFox011 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos! Keep growing. BTW I am 77 and I am still learning about our RV. Todd is fantastic.

@clarencerobey3138 Жыл бұрын

I am 70 years young, have retired from farming all my life. I have always liked my rv and I am like everyone else I like to save money by repairing anything I can. If I had known about this place years ago I would have been there in person no doubt . Can I receive the right amount of information with the USB coarse to maintain my 5th wheel or should I go to Texas? I enjoy watching your channel every time I have learned a lot.

@larrysmith3181 Жыл бұрын

I have the at home course and it has given me enough information to completely rebuild me travel trailer. I’m planing to take the RV Tech course next year . I’m 58 and will retire in about 2years. Planing to work for myself then.

@ronaldkinder3498 Жыл бұрын

I think your YT videos are excellent. I have taken much from your knowledge! Many thanks!

@michaelabbott3723 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos I have learned so much .

@Maxid1 Жыл бұрын

I've learned about this stuff the hard way. Knowing about the systems first is really usefull.

@kathleenrutherford733 Жыл бұрын

Thank You again for your education and sharing

@toddpressman5634 Жыл бұрын

Great info I have really been thinking about taking the class

@bigoldal2436 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. My favorite video of you is when you asked your wife what she thought about boondocking

@soggybottom23 Жыл бұрын

I am going through the enrollment process right now to get the advanced certifications. Thank you for the video

@tim9324 Жыл бұрын

Wish I lived closer to do the in person training but my plan this winter is to do the online version. Great info

@jimherman5731 Жыл бұрын

Jared, it was great meeting you at NRVTA! I agree with everything you said. I will also say, while the in-person class isn’t cheap, I think it’s a terrific value. I learned so much, and I think I will save more than I spent. Todd did a great job instructing (although he should have laughed more at my jokes) but a bonus I didn’t expect what how much I learned in the labs, and how knowledgeable and passionate the Tech Assistants who taught the labs were. As for packing a lot into the forty hours, they sure did! And no, I don’t remember it all, but the materials they gave us will remind me when I need the info again. I think any RVer would benefit from the course, and I’m very glad I took it.

@myrvguy 8 ай бұрын

I watched a few Tech Tip Tuesdays today. Great tips. Things I hadn't considered.

@TheFiremanJoe Жыл бұрын

I took the home study course, it was extremely informative. I am hoping to take the in person course soon.

@G-manFX4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jared - I'll echo the thanks for your videos. Incredibly helpful insights on everything you cover. After seeing your recommendation (along with the "Changing Lanes" folks) I purchased the USB/online bundle. I just completed the sessions, and completely agree with the benefit that Todd packs into the sessions. I'd love to figure out a way to head down and attend the fundamentals class in person. The Lab work would really close the loop on the "theory" learned online. Again -- thanks for your content. You're one of the best, as your to-the-point content always provides valuable tips and insight.

@timothyculliver1993 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Do you think you will continue with the other classes? You do such a great job with your instructions during your videos it could only help. Thanks for all you do in helping others! 👏👏👏

@PSC9634 Жыл бұрын

Always great info. I like material presented clearly and to the point. Great job! How is the new slide working? We're thinking of switching.

@terryhaynes1596 Жыл бұрын

Very timely. I received the home study course a week ago and am trying to decoy if I want to take it in residence. Still torn as I am quite knowledgeable, having done so much to my RV already.

@strong002 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Took this course in Dec 2021 and loved it. Accidently started a side business for me fixing RVs that I was not planning.

@ttucker0412 11 ай бұрын

Are you still running your side business?

@strong002 11 ай бұрын

@@ttucker0412 I am. I work on RVs nights and weekends. This past weekend I had a call from an electrical company. They wired a 30amp plug with 2 hots and a ground. Owner Plugged in the RV and it did not go well. Luckily the only issues was a 12v converter and a Microsoft. Everything else seemed to be working fine.

@genebrennan1283 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased the USB version. That way I can have the videos with me when I do any work on my RV. It's too long to park in my steep driveway. You also get access to the on-line course too. Thanks for showing the info from the on-site course. That would be the best one to take, but I'm up in Minnesota and Texas is kind of far...

@gary.joseph Жыл бұрын

First! Thank you for the great content!

@stanowens2778 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a lot different than when I attended week 1 spring of 2018.

@BTNomad Жыл бұрын

I attended NRVTA a few years ago, and it's still paying dividends. I went down there with the intention of just taking their basic course, I ended up staying for all five of the tech courses they offered at that time. Great instructors, great facilities, and just all around "good people". I truly believe that attending this course my first year on the road was the single best choice I've made for this RV life. Just passed my 4 year anniversary of living full-time in my RV.

@EvilEye1986 Жыл бұрын

What was the cost of the courses?

@BTNomad Жыл бұрын

@@EvilEye1986 , you'll need to check their website to see what the costs are now. It's been several years since I attended.

@EvilEye1986 Жыл бұрын

@@BTNomad yeah the website says that they won’t provide the information online anymore and you have to make an appointment with an admissions advisor. Do you mind sharing what it uses to cost?

@BTNomad Жыл бұрын

@jonathanhowlette7352 , I want to say it was around $1500 per course. It looks like they have different offerings now, though, so I'd just ask them. As I mentioned before, the courses are all still paying dividends. For instance, right now I'm in Iowa for the winter. My frig stopped working, and my hose connection on the water pump broke off. BUT, and this is what matters. I know those aren't big deals that I need to try to find an RV tech to fix. Thanks to my courses, I knew what and how to check the frig, and I understand the water system enough to know I can fix that myself, too.

@timf6916 Жыл бұрын

Good information

@jimbuckley4986 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@susangeorge6782 Жыл бұрын

I am working through the home study course now and have decided I'm also going for the in-person experience. I am so totally a hands-on learner and need that classroom portion. Very happy with the home study course, too.

@AllAboutRVs Жыл бұрын

Glad you are liking it, the hands on labs were very helpful in class.

@michaelide9380 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if you could address how to stop flys getting in RV in the fall ??

@mikeehrhart9488 Жыл бұрын

I took the online course and would love to go to the actual school and get more hands on.

@KelleyTexas Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I only live about 45 minutes from NRVTA. I have the home study course, but I haven't started it yet. I want to attend the in-person fundamentals class at some point. As a solo RVer, I would feel much better if I knew a lot more about my RV.

@truthbebold4009 6 ай бұрын

Did you attend the fundamentals class yet?

@paulhudson8321 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I purchased the home study course and will do it this winter. We just purchased a 2022 Lance 1172 truck camper and even though there’s a warranty our dealer is almost a 4 hour drive away and the warranty won’t help you much when you’re camping and something goes wrong. Thanks 👍🇨🇦

@EvilEye1986 Жыл бұрын

What was the cost of the course?

@Jeffbob442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great info!

@Type1Detour Жыл бұрын

I will be purchasing the at home version. In your opinion, could you go to this class as someone who has never fixed a single thing in their life and take the classes and become an RV inspector?

@bretvanzanten Жыл бұрын

Would you say that buying the online course study was worth it before going to the fundamental class? I am looking into being a rv tech and going to the NRVTA for training.

@philipjones3454 Жыл бұрын

Did you pay for this yourself or was it sponsored? If the latter, it may affect how one interprets your video. Great video. Thanks.

@joeo7257 Жыл бұрын

Is this a one school certification or a nationally recognized cert.?

@jeffsteele1295 Жыл бұрын

can you give me an ideal of the cost ? I have my own RV I could take. Even a baseball figure and how many days for tech

@danathain481 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they have one for female rver's. I am a solo traveller and would like something like this.

@allentowngal4769 Жыл бұрын

I haven't the skill or patience to become an rv tech... but I was wondering if that multi-meter can detect good rv repair shops vs bad? 😉 I'm always afraid they are milking wallet.😐

@jamesbickler7701 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to do the home study but have not found any links. I have alot of knowledge but want to learn the RV specifics. Is there a link to order the home study. I havent found it.

@AllAboutRVs Жыл бұрын

Here it is. bit.ly/3z6jSbc

@davidpatrick1813 Жыл бұрын

wow, 40 hours ... I am dometic certified it was only 16 and make a tech think... which is paramount... I bet cost more than 45 or 50 dollars 🙂

@dougsobel2571 10 ай бұрын

How many students and how many teachers in this class?

@juansalinas6446 10 ай бұрын

How much is the course?

@henrykrecklow817 Жыл бұрын

I've thought about this course before and I guess the thing I wonder about is. I'm 68 retired not looking at a new career but I have an RV and like to work on it myself and do so. SO would the on line or USB course be the best thing or me? I just don't see going down to the school for what I'm looking for as far as working on my RV.

@alrude2847 Жыл бұрын

I did the course last year. I will be 70 next week and a long time RV’r. Thought about going back for the Inspector course so did the Registered Tech exam at the end of the Fundamentals course. Was not easy. Hardest I have worked in a long time, but good sense of accomplishment when done. All that being said, flying in from the east coast, by the time you pay for a flight, place to stay and transportation you can double the costs for the actual course. So while I consider the course itself to be a great value, the total costs can be steep.

@henrykrecklow817 Жыл бұрын

@@alrude2847 I decided to go with the on line course been working it the last 2 days finding very interesting.

@higherhands Жыл бұрын

We are at NRVTA now, my husband just finished the Fundamentals class as well, he’s just finished the class on refrigerators and is impressed with the way all the instructors make the information easily understood.

@Threedog1963 Ай бұрын

Title of video, “…is it worth it?” You only provided one side. How much does it cost? How long is the course? If it’s 2 weeks long for a couple, and costs $5k. Yeah, maybe. If it’s 4 days and costs $20k, not so much.

@miketomas8564 Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a Spoiler. How did I guess....

@speedbumpmedia9584 Жыл бұрын

First things first. Never jump in with acronyms, NRVTA, without explaining what it is. The title NRVTA doesn’t mean anything to someone who has no idea WTH it is. Just a friendly pointer from someone who’s worked in industries overloaded with acronyms.

@NationalRVTrainingAcademy Жыл бұрын

RV is an acronym. ;)

@marydombrovski8286 Жыл бұрын

I loathe acronyms.

@enarandyr9122 Жыл бұрын

All of this is on KZfaq university or the actual manufacturers websites. Why pay these fools for something that any mechanically inclined person already knows. It’s the same as IT certification that’s all based on income vs knowledge. Did you see Todd’s install on big trucks RV? He really made a mess out of it.

@SpykersB Жыл бұрын

NRVTA, don’t call yourself an RV technician until you’ve taken the tech course, because I’m sorry but “RV tech required, will train” does not even cut it in the slightest! It’s like any joe blow with zero handyman skills, zero RV knowledge gets hired by a dealer and given the glorified RV tech title, and holy cow, so many don’t know what the h@ll they r doing and screw it up more by applying a band-aide solution. 🙄. I see it over and over again. This desperately needs to become a designated technical school required tradesman training to work on the job! 🍻

@ToyotaToyota-bp4ts 10 ай бұрын

you absolutely right I never went to welding school and new people came to work with us with certifications and couldn't weld anything same with RVs I being working in RVs for 10 years without certifications and when hires new people I have to train them it's funny some guys with 25 experience can't even diagnose anything I believe more in life schooling than training schools it's all about money creating those training schools

@enarandyr9122 Жыл бұрын

Todd’s worthless.