RV Newbie | How NOT to RV! (First Time Towing FAIL)
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Күн бұрын✔️ About the Episode:
We have all been there. First time setting up your rig, first time towing your RV, first time scratching your head and wondering where you went wrong. This episode highlights every step of the way that went wrong during our first time towing and setting up. Most of the problems were self-induced. :)
We waited months to get our new truck, due to COVID, and we couldn't wait to get the rig hitched up and hit the road. The problem.....we have no idea what to do.
Grab a drink and count every mistake we make in this fun-filled video of what NOT to do on your first RV venture.
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@mikeppetabee9352 9 ай бұрын
I have nothing but admiration for you both for how calm you were. Best video I have seen in a long time . Thankyou
@dvsaz704 3 ай бұрын
tip.. when backing into your spot come to a stop. put your truck in neutral let go of the foot brake and use trailer brake only to stop again. Then set e brake as tight as it goes while still holding trailer brake. Then shift to park. This eliminates strain between the trailer and truck and also eliminates unnecessary weight on the transmission parking pawl. Any time you don’t use an e brake with a heavy load all that weight is sitting on your trans parking pawl and kingpin and makes it much harder to unhitch. After this process lift trailer with landing gear until the plate is about a half inch or so above the hitch. Then make sure your hitch is locked in the open jaw position. Almost all 5w hitches can lock in open jaw position. Then open tailgate unhook emergency breakaway and 7 way light plug. Then pull away from trailer as soon as you’re chalked blocked.
@Stanf954 2 ай бұрын
Too big and heavy vs not enough truck to handle it.
@FeralCatSanctuary 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video ever! I have researched every tiny detail out of fear. And you just wing it and are still alive!! Thank you so much for this!!!!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
We aren’t sure if this video hides the fact that we are a hot mess or confirms it. LOL. Either way, sometimes you just have to jump in and have fun. All the best and we can’t wait to hear your story. Pam & Lee.
@dug44ful 2 жыл бұрын
"What's the first thing we have to do".... 😳 "i have no idea" 😂😂😂
@rigsnrvs Жыл бұрын
That was painfully funny to watch because it brought back soooo many memories! Everyone is a newbie the first few times and always learning after that. You two did it right by keeping your cool and just working through everything. Safe travels
@peterewski 2 жыл бұрын
you guys are doing what my wife and I did many many years ago, brings back a lot of funny memories and good times. you’re not starting off any different than the rest of us. good job I love your videos keep up the good work and enjoy
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cyrus! It’s good to know that we aren’t alone in our mistakes. 👍 Pam and I really appreciate your encouragement! Having fun is the definition of RVing. 😀
@timtank3853 6 ай бұрын
You guys made my blood pressure go up 50 pts. lol 😅
@21psd 2 жыл бұрын
When unhooking, always chock the trailer wheels FIRST before anything else. Then lower landing gear SECOND. Disconnect trailer plug and unlock hitch LAST. When hooking up, do in reverse order.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you just started our new RV checklist. 👍 Now we just need a Level Mate Pro to tell us if we are level in the beginning. It’s tough finding out the rig won’t auto-level due to excessive slope. Then we have to re-hitch and start all over. Painful!
@21psd 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv we've all done it! lol Checklists absolutely help, and I have to avoid having a conversation with the neighbors when I'm in the middle of hooking/unhooking or I'll lose focus and potentially make an expensive mistake! Looks like you've developed a good system now though. 👍 Just found your channel and am enjoying your adventures!
@michaelk381 2 жыл бұрын
It has made is second guess what we want to do in retirement.
@mr.k2559 Жыл бұрын
LOVED this video! My wife and I are planning to plunge into the RV lifestyle in the next year or so and have been doing a TON of research for many months. Your willingness to show the mistakes you made on your maiden voyage to help others avoid them is greatly appreciated.
@bernardstevens3613 2 жыл бұрын
Love your attitudes! Keep on learning, and ENJOY LIFE! CCONGRATS on the New Rig!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Bernard! We appreciate it! You said it best: "Keep on learning". We have no problem making mistakes....it's when we repeat those mistakes. That's the part we try to avoid. :) Hopefully, others can see that no matter how many KZfaq videos you watch, you will still make mistakes on your first attempt. Trust us, we watched a bunch. You see how that turned out. All the best and travel safe!
@Don-dd1vf Жыл бұрын
Glad you put out this video, it isn't often we post or admit our faults. I did get a little PTSD from it, but it was very educational. I'm purchasing my first RV, but it won't be my first trailer and they aren't the same. Good video
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
Hi Don! Congratulations on the purchase. You’re a hero, we can’t rewatch that video without laughing at ourselves. Man we were completely clueless. The whole point of the video is to show everyone we all start somewhere and it’s ok to mess it up. Learn from it, make adjustments, and hit the road! Our whole channel is built on humility. We make the mistakes so others don’t have too! 😀 All the best and keep us posted on your adventures. Best, Pam & Lee
@raycaldwell163 2 жыл бұрын
No body’s born with this skill Some learn faster then others But after a lot of yrs pulling a fifth wheel and now full time living I only offer one piece of advice. Yes your truck will pull that trailer at 80 mph But it’s not how fast you can go it’s how fast you can stop!! Live by those words your family’s life is in your hands!!!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray! Good Copy on that! Definitely words to live by and we completely agree. Thanks for the advice. Safe Travels!
@kbc74747 2 жыл бұрын
You did just fine, slow and thinking as you went. No one starts as a pro, that comes with experience. How you and your wife got along during the experience was top shelf all the way. You will be fine, but yes make a list for yourself and always do it in order that way your spidy senses will kick in when something seems off.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! We figured, if we can show people that the way you handle situations is more important than knowing everything about RVing on Day #1, then it might help others. We thought we were prepared, until we hitched up the rig. Dozens of online videos, spreadsheets, and blogs don't do very much unless you've actually towed something this big before. Classic case of Knowledge vs. Experience. Good thing we asked the RV Park owner to come out and supervise the tow. Love that you mentioned "Spidy" senses. Pam gets them all the time and she is always correct. Now, when she mentions something I am all ears. Thanks again and safe travels.
@bgilbert5643 2 жыл бұрын
Good video! It gets easier once you learn your rig. Weve pretty much all been there. Have fun and know theres almost always someone nearby to lend a hand or advice.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are spot on. We love the RV Community and how supportive everyone is. A few parks ago, a manager stopped by and asked us if we had a tire valve stem remover (valve stem tool). It just so happened that I had gone to Auto Zone and bought a bunch of random tire repair stuff and put it in our Viar Pump bag just in case we ever needed it. Come to find out, there was a couple coming into the park and their tire valve stem was damaged. Quick change and done. You never know where the road of life will take you. Pay it forward!
@stevedenoyer5956 2 жыл бұрын
You know those thingys for the tires 😆
@aaronriesbeck7298 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! One note of caution for yourself or anyone watching the video is that you should never store your "poop hose" and fresh water hose in the same compartment, or at least wrap one of them in a plastic bag of some sort. Those hoses always have residual liquid in them and it looks like the poop hose was on top of the fresh water hose. We keep ours in separate compartments and sanitize our fresh water system every year, we don't drink the water but we like to keep the option open to do so, not to mention it's the water you wash dishes with. I realize the "poop hose" is used to flush the system out not necessarily to transport poop, but consider the ground it typically gets unraveled onto (dump station).
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron. Great tip and you are 100% correct. They are both water hoses, but you can never be too careful when it comes to sanitizing what you are drinking or bathing in. Especially, when we have little kids. Thanks again for the great tip and all the best from all of us here.
@stevedenoyer5956 2 жыл бұрын
I’m with ya, checklist!
@prorizo 8 ай бұрын
And that's why I don't want a big one when the wife and I finally buy ours :) This is also the greatest newbie video ever ,,, and a great help. Thanks!
@carlosjackson4474 5 ай бұрын
Great Video, thanx for sharing all the things I would've never knew to do as a newbie!
@1mxprince402 Жыл бұрын
So everybody isn’t a expert Great video guys! Thanks for sharing your experience and it made me happy how well you and your wife interact together
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Expecting to know everything about an 18,000 lb travel trailer packed full of electrical and hydraulic systems from Day 1, is completely unrealistic. The truth is, you just take small steps and listen to the ones that have been doing this for a long time. The RV Community is the single best part of RVing. We laugh at this video and hope it will show others it's OK not to be perfect on the first day. Safe travels! Best, Pam & Lee
@phantomsmithy Жыл бұрын
I love that you showed all the mistakes! We're a few months from our maiden voyage ourselves!
@inthetrenches7315 Жыл бұрын
Us to 😵💫
@stevedenoyer5956 Жыл бұрын
I’ve pulled trailers my entire driving career, when we bought our northpoint, same model btw. We had some of the same anxieties you did. Of course yo7 get the hardest campsite to start off with, never fails. You guys did fine. I bet after you’ve been out for a year or more now, you look back at this and think. How could we have been so naïve about some of these things. It’s hard to think straight when it’s all so new, truck included. You did things slow which is the most important. You’re old hats at this stuff now, and it’s probably second nature. As always great video!
@spitzomt1 2 жыл бұрын
Love the vid. Was having flashbacks to 25 years ago when I was a know nothing newbie. Haha. I've learned alot over the years & am still learning to this day. You'll pick up a little more knowledge every trip. Safe travels to ya all sir !!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's funny how much you don't know when you start off RV'ing. It doesn't matter how much you prepare. You can watch a ton of How-To and RV Setup videos, but until you do it yourself, nothing matters. You said it though, every trip gives you a little bit more knowledge and makes things a little bit easier. We definitely don't have all the answers, but hopefully our disaster of a setup can help other people not make the same mistakes. Thanks again and travel safe.
@stanley4200 2 жыл бұрын
What some fond memories watching this video. Remember at one time we where all newbies. It took me at least a year or so to ask other campers for there tips and tricks AKA the right way to do a proper set up. In the process we have become friends with lots of fellow camper. Thumbs 👍👍 👍 👍
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stanley, thanks for sharing. We love hearing the RV community coming to the rescue. It's so funny how quickly everyone realizes that we all make the same mistakes. RV neighbors aren't laughing at us....they are laughing with us. Because they remember making the exact same mistakes. You are 100% correct, we all started at the bottom. Glad we can help others. Pay it forward. We met a lady in Florida that purchased a brand new Class C and everything she had was brand new in boxes. She was walking around trying to find someone to show her what to do. Apparently, the dealership was quick to sell her everything, but didn't have time to show her anything. RV Community to the rescue! :)
@be7902 Жыл бұрын
That was a funny but good video. It's my wifes and my first time owning a camper so much to learn. So watching your video gave me a relief that I'm not the only one not knowing what to do at campsite. Happy camping.
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
We all start off our RV adventure learning and even after many years....we are all still learning. :) We originally wanted the video to be a how-to setup video. Then we quickly realized that we had no clue what we were doing. We had the basics down, but every rig is different and nobody can fully prepare you for the rig you have. Hopefully, our first RV setup disaster will help others realize we are all in this together. We wish you guys all the best and safe travels. Keep us posted on your journey. Pam & Lee
@hgfirewarrior8762 Жыл бұрын
This is so good for me because I'm about to head out by myself in a fifth wheel for the first time in head of course the country. Now I see what I would be doing if I didn't watch this video.! Now I know, I need to make a checklist! 😂😂😂
@AP-vh2lg Жыл бұрын
This is great!!!
@lornabruce6542 Жыл бұрын
OMG you guys! Thanks for posting all the mistakes that I do!
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
LOL. Thanks Lorna! The funny part is that we didn’t know we were making them at the time. 😀 Glad we aren’t the only ones. All the best, Pam & Lee
@valeriebaxter2354 2 жыл бұрын
Well done but totally upstaged by your little dog observing you from the back seat! Watch his face - priceless!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Valerie. LOL. Thank you. That’s “Tidbit”! 🐶 He is our little Shih Tzu and we take him everywhere. His older brother “Rocky” is back there too. 😀. He definitely steals the show. As we are looking confused…he’s looking fabulous.
@daamills2011 2 ай бұрын
Definitely needed to see this. Because im a newbie
@JohnVanMeter58 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Had fun watching. Hope diesel goes down for you. Enjoy.
@cjwilly1862 2 жыл бұрын
Well done! We do use a checklist also.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks CJ! Our checklist needs a serious improvement! :) Like, actually having a checklist. LOL.
@MSG3726 5 ай бұрын
That settles it. I’m getting a Class A over a 5th Wheel 😂😂 Great video, thank you for posting this!
@justinpierce1440 2 жыл бұрын
This was a good genuine rv video. I liked it lot!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin! Thanks for watching our humble and slightly embarrassing Day 1 attempt at towing a 5th Wheel for the first time ever. It WAS the worst possible RV spot in the world. And, we probably should have watched a few more KZfaq videos on RV setup. 😋 All the best and safe travels!
@Modfrkt_75 Жыл бұрын
You were brave to post this. This is painful to watch but this is how you learn.
@fishaddict2 6 ай бұрын
Chock the wheels before unhitching and chock both sides of the tires.
@TheGio777gio Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! We are just starting too, was helpful!
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
Hi George! We hope you “maiden voyage” was a LOT better than ours! LOL. Safe travels on the road! Best, Lee & Pam
@robbiefrentz9427 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a job well done. When I first got my tractor i loaded with the ramps all the time. Now i just drive on and off using my front bucket
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robbie! The learning curve is steep and swift. Once you do it a few times, everything becomes second nature. Sounds like I need to take your tractor training course. :) Best.
@vicdelange2634 Жыл бұрын
if you want to unhook faster, after you raise legs and get weight off, put it in reverse, to take pressure off of pull bar, not much, of course you blocked the wheels right
@marcusaponte1287 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to chock the wheels so it doesn’t roll, before you detach from the hitch. Thanks for the video! Love watching and learning.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcus! We have a lot more to learn as well. Just when we think we know it all, our RV reminds us we don’t. More adventures coming. Safe Travels!
@michaelshupe6556 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for sharing and reminding us all what we should be checking for. One thing I have learned is that auto level almost always raises the rig up first then levels it which can cause problems. If you use the manual option that can be controlled and you might be able to level without having to hook the trailer back up. Cheers!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael! Thanks for the great tip. We were so new at this that we were nervous about ANY movement the Rig made. All we could say is "Don't Drop the RV". LOL. You are correct, we should have used the manual part and wouldn't have needed to disconnect. These are more lessons learned the hard way. Thanks for sharing.
@jesseavalos08 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations U2 For Your Accomplishment in how to Fugure Your Rig Out.. its Amazing sharing this together how exciting..
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse. We wanted to show everyone that it’s more important to work together as a team and solve problems than be expected to know everything from the start. We had fun and that’s what counts. 😀
@jesseavalos08 2 жыл бұрын
Yes ! Working together Y'all Do it so Smooth & Cool ..
@silaslongshot941 Жыл бұрын
Nothing like jumping right into it, right up to your eyeballs in a 5th wheeler no less.
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
LOL. You said it! We learned real fast that we didn’t know a whole lot.
@GreedeeVids 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, this was my wife and I last weekend over our 5 year anniversary. Word.. for word lol. GJ
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
LOL. Happy Anniversary!! Pam was laughing at your comment and said "See...we're not the only ones!" It's fun to show everyone what ACTUALLY happens on your first tow. Clueless, confused, and confident in the wrong approach. We look back on this video and say: "Well, we didn't drop the rig.....so it was a good day." :) All the best and travel safe!
@1001011100101001 Жыл бұрын
Hooking up is the one time you need to see out your back window. Flop that bed cover down and keep the kingpin centered in the back sliding window. You'll nail it every time. My back seat has a center headrest that I use.
@RVLife4Us Жыл бұрын
man, i can relate so much, we are starting out in our adventure also.
@whatthefick-yukonuncensore6602 2 жыл бұрын
You need to chock your tires front and back both sides, before you do anything related to disconnecting. A checklist would be a good idea. Lots of info on other KZfaq channels for connecting/disconnecting.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
We agree! Having a rig this big and using a small chock doesn't work. Both sides and bigger chocks are an absolute requirement. Since then, our checklist has grown to be very useful. We get so many great ideas from the RV community that our list keeps growing. It's so amazing to receive such great tips and guidance from the ones who have been there and done that already. Always looking for new ways to make this process easier and quicker (but not cutting corners.) Thanks again and safe travels.
@Danielriera100 2 жыл бұрын
Talk about edge of your seat entertainment. I was sweating the whole time. lol!!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel. Thanks for sticking through that episode. We didn't know how bad it was until we put the video together. Pam and I looked at each other and just laughed at how terrible we did. She said this is our how NOT to RV video. However, in our minds, we were PRO's! LOL :)
@jenes440 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I was there to help you and teach you the right way. You Guys are funny the way you are operating. Always thinks what you’re doing and talk about it with your wife. Good luck and good camping ⛺️
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! We wished we had someone to give us a few tips before we hitched up the first time. We had no clue about the pressure on the King pin. We learned the hard way. :) Now we get to show people what it’s really like. Glad we didn’t do any damage. We were lucky. If you see us doing something crazy, let us know. We are still learning and need your experience. All the best Joe and Thanks again. 👍
@Salsadepr40 2 жыл бұрын
hahahaha, You guys are hilarious in a good way! Glad you guys learn through the process on your first towing. Enjoy RV safely and may God Bless. 🙂
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That video totally went off the rails from what we initially thought it would be. We started off saying, lets show people how to set up a big 5th Wheel. Then it quickly turned into, what in the world are we doing. :) First time towing is such a wild ride for all RV'ers. We are glad we could share our first time setup disaster. LOL.
@derek9362 Жыл бұрын
Sophia so kind she had her choice of any candy in the store and just got a few little pieces. She so sweet.
@glennvallejo760 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds my first tow. Good times
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn. We wanted to show people how things really go when you don't know how to do something. It's important to show everyone that working as team is the best solution. However, nothing beats actual experience. Nobody is expected to know everything on Day #1. Just have fun and be safe. We laugh every time we go back and watch this. It's fun. Hopefully, your first tow went a lot better than ours.
@jeannenason6472 Жыл бұрын
I was cringing the whole time you were unhooking without chucks. Third time we did ours, we forgot to do that and it rolled snd smashed down on the truck. I was under the nose but did not get hurt because I’m short.
@marybourgeois5235 Жыл бұрын
I LOVEEEEEEE THIS!!!! Thk u for doing this video "I FEEL YA"!!
@discoveryboundrv Жыл бұрын
LOL. Hi Mary! Our How-To video quickly turned into a Lessons Learned video when you add a dash of RV Newbie into it. 😀
@Bunkysworkshop 2 жыл бұрын
OMG 😳. My heart ❤️ is pounding so fast watching this video. And my hands are sweaty watching this first timer. Lol 😂. All gets better and clearer as you learn what steps to do and what order.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
It was pretty stressful!! As you said it gets better after a few times. We can’t even watch this video without cringing. 😆😂🤣
@Bunkysworkshop 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv My first time setting up camp my neighbors started shaking their heads. That night i was talking with them and they said i was going around in circles and not get much done. I just didn’t know what when where and what goes first. Lol 😂 the next trip I went with some camping friends and what a differents that made in learning the check list items.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
We love the RV community. Everyone is so eager to help and share their knowledge. That’s one reason we started the channel. Maybe we can help someone by showing them how not to do it 😂🤣
@Bunkysworkshop 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv That’s exactly right. Learn and pass it own. Help your fellow campers. 👍
@Townsonbck Жыл бұрын
You guys are great. Funny😁
@mathews1528 10 ай бұрын
THIS IS GOLD!!!
@discoveryboundrv 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mathew! This is definitely the “Gold Standard” of what NOT to do. LOL.
@Drew-Cherry7 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video 😂😂😂 glad y’all got it on video
@discoveryboundrv 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. The funny part is that we started off with making a quick How-To video on getting ready for the road. It wasn’t until we watched ourselves that the laughter started and we realized we didn’t have a clue what we were doing. LOL. Nothing beats experience. Best, Pam & Lee
@paulob5153 2 жыл бұрын
Lol i have a list just for my utility trailer my wife would be loosing her shit if i came out and said i really dont know what to do now ....lmao....your wife is so calm. Good for you!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paulo. Thank you for sending this message. We laughed so hard reading it and how honest you are. It's so true. Pamela kept it together pretty well. We feel it's better to show everyone what REALLY happens vs what is expected. We're not professionals or seasoned RV experts, so we don't try to be. Looking back, walking into our first tow without a checklist was not our finest moment. Definitely RV Newbies! LOL.
@gmoney9068 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck (for a Ford, I'm a GM guy :-)) Beautiful 5th Wheel but an ADORABLE Shih Tzu! My girlfriend and I have three of them and they are, hands down, the best breed ever! Thank you for posting and best of luck to you and yours in your RV travels!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi G Money. We completely agree. That little fuzzball is called "Tidbit". He's a character and we love him. He is actually from Spain. We got him when we were in Dubai. He's definitely an international traveler. The only criteria for a truck is torque and horsepower. :) As long as we're not on the side of the road, it's a great day. LOL. I like the new GM's, but love the new Ford 10 Speed turbo diesel and 1050 lbs of torque. It comes in handy pulling 43 feet of rig across America. Pam said I could have any truck I wanted but she gets to pick the color. That's why the truck matches the RV. :) Thanks again and safe travels. P.S. give your 3 little ones a treat from all of us here.
@niteninja0133 2 жыл бұрын
This was great, seeing how it is your first time. Now I'll know what to do and not to do my 1st time. I don't have a 5th wheel just a bumper pull but I'm sure it'll be the same check list. Great video
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Keep in mind that we watched all the KZfaq videos, had our plans, and thought we knew it all. Then we hitched up and it all went out the window. The important part is that nobody knows everything on Day 1. We all love camping, so this is half of the fun, right! :) Travel Safe and we can't wait to hear about your first day!
@nashvilleneckback 5 ай бұрын
Dear Lord, this video gave me so much anxiety. In the event that anything EVER goes wrong with your rig I hope your insurance company doesn't see this video!
@Mrsannievideos 2 жыл бұрын
I do not have a rig but watching you all I needed a breathing bag, lol. Please KZfaq is your friend and whatever manuals you may have available. Overall you did it.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Annie, you're hilarious. We love it. Thank you for making it through that video. We look back on it sometimes and just laugh. We thought we had watched enough KZfaq videos when we woke up that morning. We said, if they can do we can too. Apparently, that was a big NOPE! ( as you can see...) We probably won't have any more videos this clueless in the near future, but we will definitely be making a lot of mistakes. Hopefully, Lee won't drag the stairs again. :) Thanks again and all the best.
@martingomez2611 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video especially for first time campers. Even when you pick up your travel trailer or fifth wheel or whatever they don’t always tell you everything you must do.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin, you are spot on. Our first time orientation at the dealership was not very informative at all. Thank goodness for the RV community!
@martingomez2611 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv yes. A lot of it I’ve learned from watching others and learning from their mistakes. And of course I have also learned from mine. Definitely not perfect! I’m at the point where I’m teaching my wife how to drive and do everything I do as you never know what could happen and if anything did happen to me she would need to know how to hook up and do everything I do to get us going safe down the road.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
That’s incredible. It’s so important that both of you can jump into the seat and hit the road when needed. Not sure if Pam is ready for those lessons yet, but I will definitely start small and work that way too. You never know what’s going to happen out there.
@jenes440 2 жыл бұрын
You guys did great for the first time you doing real good 👍
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joe! We look back and think we should have done better. But you don't know what you don't know. Right! :)
@Lobaby55 2 жыл бұрын
Did you notice the Casita next door at the end? Easy Peasy to drive/park/camp! I have one, I practiced towing in busy city, and a car pulled in front and started to back up. My breaks worked Great!!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lois! That Casita is so amazing. Such a fun way to travel around. Glad your brakes worked or else that would have been a bad intro to RVing. :) We have definitely thought about down-sizing, but with 2 dogs and 2 kids we love having the space. Well, once we are parked and all set up that is. Safe Travels!
@sinfulscatpack3960 2 жыл бұрын
So many rv dealers will just sell you a camper and send you on your way. Do not make the dealer your teacher and don't let your first trip be a learning experience. Spend hours learning and researching trucks, camper, towing, and camping. Be educated. Know all you need to and on your first trip don't buy everything the dealership says you need for your camper. Most of it you won't need. Do your first few trips close to home cause you'll forget things and it's much less stressful. Take your time. Learn slowly. And enjoy.
@ryleyweinbender7452 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job watching dog was fun too . Well behaved
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryley. Say hello to Tidbit. He is our little Shih Tzu. He is a great travel companion and loves sitting in the truck. 😊
@edwardmcgowan5044 2 жыл бұрын
Classic. You did good though! I would have had many more mistakes!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m sure you would have prepared a lot more than we did. In our minds it was easy….until we hitched up. Mitch was the guy helping us out. He was the park owner. Without him, I don’t think we would’ve ever got out of that spot. Safe travels!
@ronaldslater7755 2 жыл бұрын
Nail-biting entertainment.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ronald, LOL. Thank you! Our whole thought process was.... "Don't Drop the Brand New Rig"!
@user-miketevatt 10 ай бұрын
I love you guys.
@norbertorivera5106 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this video, it was funny and I learn a whole lot …
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Norberto! We are happy that you like it. We had no idea what we were doing. :) Sometimes that is the best way to learn. Than You and Safe Travels!
@gregdodd8894 2 ай бұрын
I guess its nice to have the money to buy it and then figure it out
@discoveryboundrv 2 ай бұрын
Hi Greg. You’re not wrong. Big learning curve when we bought that rig. Money will always come and go. Building memories with the family is priceless. Safe travels! Best, Lee
@gerardsudan292 2 жыл бұрын
I was LMAO 🤣 because that would be me going RVing for the first time. Note to self. Make a list!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gerard! Thanks for watching. Its good meeting people that can relate. Day 1 towing and setting up is a HUGE effort. We had NO idea. As you can see. 😋 Just like you said, a checklist is a MUST! All the best and Safe Travels!
@jacobmills1982 4 ай бұрын
We made plenty of mistakes on our first few trips but luckily I had experience pulling boats and trailer. I’m sure you know this by now but for others, the settings are 1-10 and is a percentage of the brake you apply on truck. Setting of 5 is 50%.
@rvdogfl 2 жыл бұрын
The wife is right the fifth wheel is to high. You want just a little weight on the fifth wheel and have the camper side off the fifth wheel. No daylight between the fifth wheel and the camper. The king pin is binding up with the jaws on the fifth wheel with the camper being to high.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
RV Dog, you're the man! We never realized that a little weight was the key to success. We have added it to our process. Thank you!
@hoss1003 2 жыл бұрын
So, this is how my wife and I looked when we were newbies. But, not exactly. 🤣 I had an advantage back 12 years ago when we started. I had been driving semi-trucks for 25 years at that time. It helped a little.. But, things will always go wrong. Good luck..
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Hoss! With 25 years of Trucking experience, I should have called you to pull that rig out. Thank goodness for the F-350. Having the right equipment is the first step to RV success. Safe Travels!
@jcims 27 күн бұрын
It's your video and I think I'm more bugged by the weirdos negging you than you are lol. 😂 I don't have anyone around me to help me figure this shit out and I really appreciate the unvarnished way you just post it warts and all. It's ***SO*** helpful. I don't care about the success stories nearly as much as I care about the fails and the lessons learned. You guys didn't get scared and just did it. That's how we it's done! Thanks!
@discoveryboundrv 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! You get it. There are thousands of videos showing people how to do it the right way. Trust us, We watched a whole bunch of them. We even got the park owner to help us. Then we turned the camera on and clearly we still had no idea what we were doing. The goal is to fail small and learn fast. 😀 Safe travels and thanks for the great comment. Best, Pam & Lee
@garymccarver5006 2 жыл бұрын
We all had to learn in the beginning. It soon becomes second nature.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@Rvdaydream 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video... We love watching mistakes... Makes us feel better about how much we screw up stuff ourselves.. 👍 😁 Just Subbed..
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
We love sharing our MOST humbling video with the world. Hopefully, someone will learn "what NOT to do" from our mistakes. Otherwise, you could make a drinking game out of all the times we messed up in just one tow and setup. Thanks for reaching out and safe travels on the road. :)
@GetawayWheels 2 жыл бұрын
Listen you might be an RV newbie, however, your video making and editing skills are on point my friend. On the other hand, we’re newbies also to RV life and as KZfaqrs, we’re clueless on both 😂😂. You guys are naturals, great personalities!! Beautiful family! Smooth roads and fast Wi-Fi. Hope to see you guys on the road. On the mean time, we’ll keep enjoying your videos!!!!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eli and Family. First off, Big belated Happy Birthday wish from all of us here. Ft. Myers and San Carlos looked like an awesome time. Secondly, we love the diamond back truck cover. We haven't decided which one to move to next since we are looking to put in an extra fuel tank in the bed. More to follow on that. You guys are awesome and keep the videos coming. If you look at our first 5 videos and our latest 5 videos you will see a big difference in video editing. Honestly, be creative, love the process, and watch a couple of hundred hours of Peter McKinnon. LOL. As KZfaqrs we are all connected by the love for telling our stories and we will definitely catch up on the road! You guys Rock! All the best.
@GetawayWheels 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv I honestly do love the RV community!! So far everyone has been absolutely great. We appreciate you guys taking your time, to watch our videos. I promise I’ll get better. Everything sounds great in my head, but when I’ve to put it into words and start recording, I’m a total mess 😂😂. I’m very happy with the Diamondback, however, if you’re putting an extra fuel tank, is not going to work. I can’t wait for that video. Family we wish you guys nothing but the best and lots of success! Supporting you guys from Miami. Hope we can meet on the road, in the near future. My wife makes the best Cuban coffee. Smooth roads and fast Wi-Fi…. 😂😂👍🏼👍🏼
@RobertElliott-cz4lg 2 ай бұрын
Problem appears to be you started to small. First time RV'ers need a min of 3 fireplaces and 4 bathrooms. Go big or go home.
@theblackschwab3561 10 күн бұрын
Knock it off buddy.
@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028 2 жыл бұрын
This was painful to watch. Sorry your dealer didn't educate on setup. I am glad you corrected the issues. I carry plastic pads to correct for the angles to mount under the leveling jacks. Good luck on your adventures.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sticking through the video. It’s painful for us to watch as well. Our orientation was a bit less than you would expect. 😋 Nothing like learning the hard way. It’s the main reason we posted this one. Hope it helps other people. Thanks for letting us know about the plastic pads! Safe Travels!
@dougmoore7424 5 күн бұрын
This makes me feel so much better and worse all at the same time as I’m about to embark on my first tow!
@discoveryboundrv 5 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your first tow. Let us know how it goes. We watched a bunch of videos on how to do it the right way and we still learned a lot on that first tow. As they say, Nothing beats experience.
@greggdpa 2 жыл бұрын
A couple lil hints for help. 1) back up on your pin a lil better to decouple. 2) get a nice plastic bag and keep drinking and poop hoses completely separate. I guess I should’ve ckd your post date but I didn’t. Maybe you’ve figured out by now? Beautiful rig! I’m envious. Happy camping
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Keeping the hoses separate is an absolutely great idea. We have an IKEA (blue) plastic bag that we put the hoses in. Both of them. Now we are going to put them in different bags for extra precaution. Thanks for the tip! Travel Safe!
@ricksworlddereaux2397 7 ай бұрын
With such a long Rig..that is so close to the ground..i would avoid all non concrete Roads,or farm Roads that a not even.....a Navigation device could warn you....better then to be sorrow..if damage it....🤔
@dixiedj1930 2 жыл бұрын
You guys scare me I hope you have gotten better just keep practicing and double checking every time happy trails.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
We hope so too! :) Every RV park is a new opportunity to improve. Thank you and safe travels.
@aaronsallee9967 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are comical!
@billymcmillen202 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Enjoyable (and stressful!) to watch. I’m about to go through this same learning curve when it comes to RVs. I have lots of experience pulling trailers, but just bought my first RV. Care to share that checklist!?!? Lol
@Baka_Oppai 2 жыл бұрын
One thing i love about travel trailers vs 5th wheel. way easier to move around.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
For RV Newbies like us, we could have been pulling a U-Haul Trailer and it wouldn't have made a difference. LOL. No matter what, experience is always the key. Thanks and travel safe.
@californiahikingadventures2249 3 ай бұрын
You need a checklist 🤣👍
@robertnicol3810 10 ай бұрын
I don't have a 5th wheel, but thanks for sharing.
@discoveryboundrv 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert! It’s not everyday you get to see a video full of RVing the wrong way. Very humbling. We learned a lot on that day and we hope others can learn from our “many” mistakes. 😀 Safe Travels. Best, Lee
@jamesadkins6925 2 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel, love the content
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel James. Thank you! Pamela and I found that there is a lot to discover when you join the RV community. Safe travels out there. 👍
@jamesagnew5607 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations guys this is the reason I am starting a RV consultant business because dealerships just don’t spend enough time with customers a lot of questions after the purchase like how do you dump the tanks lol. Good luck it’s all a journey.
@BigS610 2 жыл бұрын
I am also new to the travel trailer scene. As a matter of fact my first shake down trip is to this campground. There is so much information during the walk through to attempt to comprehend. Dealerships do not spend enough time. Even after recording our walk through I have many unanswered questions. I am now feeling pretty confident that I will be good. I have watched videos, have checklist, and feel prepared for our trip.
@jamesagnew5607 2 жыл бұрын
@@BigS610 Stay positive take everything slow remember getting there is half the fun and check things twice lol safe travels my friends.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi James. That is such an amazing concept. We can tell you first-hand that after we signed our RV Finance paperwork, our dealership closed the door and turned their heads away to the next customer. We didn't get any support following that. Our walk-around was assigned to someone who just started and didn't know the RV's. I would say that with the rise in RV sales, there is huge void in RV education, especially the basics. We wish you all the best moving forward with your consultancy business. When we made this video, we actually thought we were making a How-To RV Setup video. We actually did a lot of preparation. It wasn't until we actually started hooking up the Rig that we quickly realized it doesn't matter how much you prepare. Experience is the only thing that matters. Hopefully, the video will help to show others it's more important to work together as a team rather than expecting to have all of the right answers on Day #1. (You don't know what you don't know, right.) Having a consultant to help guide people to better understand their own rig is invaluable. All the best!
@jamesagnew5607 2 жыл бұрын
@@discoveryboundrv Thanks guys safe travels.
@88corinutza Жыл бұрын
Glad we went with a 36' 3 slide Travel Trailer sheesh
@DURTYMAXLML 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rig and Awesome video. I recently did a similar video! Thank you for sharing all your information😎👍
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We knew we were in for trouble so we turned the camera on. 60 RV parks later, it’s fun to watch it again. Let’s just say we won’t be booking that spot any time soon.
@johnnyallan3640 2 жыл бұрын
After backing in put chalk’s down and backup just a hair to take pressure off the hitch. I have to do this a lot myself.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip. 👍 We spent so much time wondering why the hitch won’t release after we arrive. It’s those small techniques that make all the difference.
@kylewilcox8928 2 жыл бұрын
reccomend a B&W hitch. no question if it locked. also never a problem to unhitch even when there is pressure on it.
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle. Great tip and thanks. We had the Ford factory install the hitch when we ordered the truck. We thought it would be the best bet. It seems like there are many other options that might work better for different people. We will look into the B&W hitch. Thanks for sharing. Best.
@albee286 2 жыл бұрын
B&W... My wife insisted that we get a reliable hitch.. great videos
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Tell her we agree! We learned a lot on that first tow, but having the right equipment is essential. Thanks for the support and all the best. Pam and Lee
@TexasPToonFam 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! 200th subscriber here! Y’all sure have patients and composure, at least with what I have seen so far! I loved the wife’s response to reaching the hitch, just throw your wife in the back of the truck!
@discoveryboundrv 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 🎉 and Thank You! Reaching the hitch has been a consistent problem since the beginning. Rain, snow, wind, and all, we always struggle with that. Throwing Pam back there is my back-up plan. 😀 You have to creative when you RV. LOL
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