All military wives know how to step up an take care of ourselves when needed! Thanks for the video an the bloopers!

Love, “I’m going to beat you.” Absolutely a comment from a wife of many years and still loves you.

For those of us with "selective memory", you can set up calender task reminders for your monthly, bi-monthly, yearly maintenance tasks, in whatever email system you use.

I’m painfully new to RVing, as well as a single senior so this whole thing has been a leap of faith. This particular video of yours answered so many of my questions and I thank you for your step-by-step instructions. Each of these tips have brought me closer to feeling less stressed and have proved that (with your help) I CAN DO IT!😊 Thank you!

Ms. Stacy, If the water is hot you don’t have to heat it. The appliance is a “water heater” .Try not to trip the T & P valve very often, it is spring loaded, so flipping it too much could cause the spring to stretch and not function properly. Then you have to replace that, too. Married to a master plumber for 38 years and co-owner of a plumbing company. Safe travels!

Just for your info. Hole in washer gasket sends excess back to drum. When done using a front load washer it is recommended to leave the door open so moisture can dry in seal area. You probably know that though. Great video.

Been a HVAC tech for 30 plus years that’s a squirrel 🐿 cage. Great job.

Phil, you have a keeper there, but after 30+ years, I guess you know that. Stacey, you're a great handyman/handyperson/handywoman! I am learning from you all the time! Thank you. 🙂

You're one intelligent handy lady... That's not sexiest. Its meant as a really big compliment. Its so awesome to watch you both fill-in for one another without hesitation. On Y/T you see all these very productive young family farmers who work hard, and do whatever needs to get done. Just like you both do. Then... I have to work around a few 20 somethings who aren't aware of what needs to be done, and won't even try.

Nice work sailor. This retired CPO is also down for the count this season with a busted ankle. So thanks for showing my better half all the stuff she needs to do while I’m on the IR. BTW...the little hole in the washing machine door gasket is there by design to allow water to drain back into the basket and not stay in the channel. It also helps to wipe that out after every load and leave the door open between loads when not in use. I just hang a dish towel over the top of the door and helps to eliminate any mildew or odors. Safe travels.

The hole in your washer gasket may be a “weep hole” so any water that accumulates in that gasket drains into the washing machine.

I have a ladder like yours and I cut a pool noodle the same length as my top wrung and then slice it down the middle and slide it onto the top wrung. No scratches!

Hey guys! Great video! I'm encouraged to see Stacy do the maintenance. It's inspirational to other women who are considering solo RVing. Thanks for showing how you do the maintenance and products you use.

Great job! One thing I’d like to mention when it comes to the water heater. That switch inside the water heater bay is a double switch safety for only the electric heating element of the water heater and wouldn’t turn off the propane side (propane only water heaters don’t have that switch). The reason you have the switch outside and inside is to (hopefully) prevent the electric element from being turned on with the water heater empty as you would burn up the heating element in under 30 seconds. One thing I always tell people is to keep both switches off until you’ve verified the water heater is full by just bumping the pressure relief valve since it’s on the top.

Look under air conditioner cover if you're missing a socket. 😉 it was stuck on top of screw. It was the last one you tightened. Love your videos!

The maintenance tips help, so thank you for the instruction video. Interesting that I skimmed past an inquiry posted about a clanking AC unit. Now I know what the problem was. Glad to see Phil's arm back to function and Stacy doing maintenance. That is progress. You all stay safe.

I am so glad that I found this video. My husband and I are new to this we live in a fifth wheel. We are stationery, this help us become more informed about what to do help us enjoy our rv

Learn everything you can Stacey! Life happens. You never now what's around the next corner. Be safe.

Just a tip Phil if you haven’t done so yet use a small twist tie on your heater door...I’ve seen them turn and fly off going down the road...great video btw, Stacy just taught me a lot about our rig...also we have the same hole in our washer seal it’s manufactured that way I believe ours is square

I enjoyed this video, it’s stuff I try todo on a regular basis. I don’t like going up on the roof so much any more. When I was younger I didn’t mind but since I turned 79 I’m not so brave and now that I’m 80 I’m not as stable as I used to be. I really like that collapsible ladder, I have one similar to the little giant but I like yours better. I had a leak in the roof when I was in Florida over the winter and crawled up and fixed it. It leaked around the tv cable where it went through the roof. Enjoy your summer.

Stacy! you go girl, kudos to you on the RV maintenance. Great job of explaining too.

Proud of you both! I know exactly how you feel CDR! The Ladies were capable when we got underway and they're still capable! Just got our RV (Class C) and ready to roll! I'm learning a lot and excited to follow you guys!

I am very proud of you fixing the AC

Gosh...if I had a husband or another person to show me/guide me, would be a game changer. Doing much of maintenance/repair is not hard..figuring it out as a solo is very time consuming, frustrating and downright dangerous at times. 2 people versus 1 is never going to be the same. Not complaining just speaking to another side of things. Good job.

I am a navy wife, and you are very encouraging. I CAN DO IT TOO!!

CDR, y’all continue to knockem out of the park!! Stacy, an OUTSTANDING JOB!! From an old Seabee MasterChief. HHOORRAAHH!!

When you are married or in a couple relationship of any sort for a number of years it is ALWAYS bout the yin/yang of things, not who CAN actually do anything! I love how you guys interact and mesh, as it should be in any relationship.

Phil you haven't FAILED because you were smart enough to find the perfect partner in life. Way to go Stacey. We military folks are always about Plan B.

Hope this isn't a repeat, but when Phil gets back up to speed, I'd highly advise taking the Dryer out, pop off front or back cover and blow it out with a good compressor. Dryers get really dirty on the inside and you never see it. I'd say do it about once a year. AD1

Great job Stacy!! As little old ladies say “bless your heart” 🤣😂. We use your spreadsheet - thanks for sharing. Hope Phil is doing well and you will be able to get on the road soon, if they don’t shut us all down again 😜. Be safe 😊🇺🇸

Loved the video and Stacy's can-do attitude. However, you don't need to heat hot water so it's not a "hot water heater" it's a "water heater". Probably the most common reference mistake made by the lay and professionals when talking about water heaters. Keep up the great work!

For us personally, this was one of our favorite videos because our 2018 Allegro RED 33AA has so much in common with yours. I knew those Coleman Mach scroll fans frequently self destruct, so we purchased spares, but I never knew how to change them. Now I know. Phil, Stacy is more than a great Navy wife; she is an inspiration to me to teach my career Army wife to be able to do all the maintenance I do now. Thanks so much.

A recommendation. You should turn water back on and leave pressure relief valve open until water comes out indicating the tank is full.

Considering you were on your own on the roof, getting stuff up on top of the roof, and doing your own filming for much of it, you did absolutely great. Frankly, I would have been tempted to just put the video off until my "team" was fully together! :-). I feel compelled to help you out with a few suggestions... not critical, but hopefully helpful. 1. When crawling around on the roof (especially with bare legs), wear knee pads or use rubber cushions. 2. I'm with Phil. It's just a water heater, not a HOT water heater. The tank itself can accurately be referred to as a hot water tank. 3. Your old anode rod still had lots of life. It looks corroded, and gross, but as you mentioned, it is supposed to look like that if it is doing its job properly. It probably had at least another season on it (depending upon quality of the water you are getting). A worn anode rod will be pencil thin. BTW, your tank was nearly spotless, with very little debris! Obviously you have travelled where the water supply is good. 4. No need to tighten the anode rod with as much force as you seemed to use. Over tightening can easily strip the threads inside the water heater and is a pain to repair. 5. You want to wind your Teflon tape onto the threads in the same direction as you will be rotating the device to tighten it. It is not crucial but this helps keep the Teflon tight as you tighten the device. It is sometimes confusing if you are holding the threaded device upside down while winding the tape on, but as long as you think about which direction you will be rotating the exposed threaded end when tightening it, you will get it right. 6. I really feel that your instruction to close the pressure relief valve when filling the water heater is incorrect. You are going to be adding about 10 gallons of water to the tank, and the air that is in there needs to go somewhere! Either open a hot water tap while filling your tank or leave the pressure relief valve open until some water starts to spurt out of it indicating that your tank is full. The nice thing about leaving the pressure relief valve open while the tank fills is that you can see what's happening without leaving the water on inside the RV. 7.You didn't really make it clear that these water heaters have switches in two locations. The one on the inside of your rig is often located in the bathroom, or on your main control panel. The one on the water heater itself is for convenience. You don't need to have both turned off. The main concern is to make sure your heating element has no power getting to it when your hot water tank is empty! You will burn out the heating element in very short order if it is not submersed in water. It really should be the first thing you turn off, and the last thing you turn on when flushing out the tank.

You two should be on a poster for the navy, God bless the USA

Woohoo, Stacey!!! You go girl! Quick healing , Phil and Blessings on both.

Thanks for the outstanding maintenance video. Just a friendly reminder hot water heater needs to be vented after filling. This allow all air out of the tank and will last longer. Air trapped in top of tank will start rusting. CV41 number 4 engine room group LPO retired..

With all that maintenance going on don’t forget to do the windows on the car the slides up and down the door locks and the seals.

Thank you for always giving us a great videos, and of course the bloopers are the best!!!!

I notice, while watching Stacy do her maintenance, that your US Map had the states that you had visited but Kentucky was not filled in. If the sticker was over looked, that great but if not your missing out on 1 of the most beautiful parts of the country. As you already know how great the US Army COE parks are, KY has several and may I suggest Kendall in Jamestown, KY as our favorite camping park. Have fun and still healthy.

Love your vids On the hot water tank anode rod you technically put the tape on backwards. The edge of the tape should be facing to the counterclockwise direction so when you screw it in clockwise it can’t catch and unravel. It just makes for a smooth threading. Either will work. But one way is better. Cheers

Great job, Stacy. Love the two camera edit. Glad to see Phil is healing well.

That hole in the washer seal is so the water can drain back into the drum. It's designed that way. I always dry out that area after we are done with the loads of wash and leave the door open as long as possible if we aren't traveling. 2016 40QBH

You go girl 💪🏼❤️ get better Phil!

Good reminder of what we should all be checking on a routine basis

One of your best and most helpful videos yet! Thanks for all of the tips and product recommendations. I'm definitely going to download your spreadsheet. Thank you so much for helping us improve as Class A owners!

Phil/Stacy - when you run your generator do you have a cut out switch to isolate the shore power. I run my generator twice a month (about 45 minutes) (1995 class C). I have an isolation switch, but my habit is to physically disconnect the shore power cable before I start the generator. Also I want to recommend a product. Sea Foam is a gas treatment that physically cleans the carburetor jets, and other areas in the gas line. It’s a miracle worker for maintenance & repair. When I discovered this product I had my generator carburetor gum up and had to remove the bowl to clean the jets (3 years ago). Since then I add a can to gas tank (biannually). I haven’t had any problems since including this product in my maintenance schedule. It if also great on lawn equipment, pressure washer motors, any automobile or small engine tool. I do not represent their company but am a fanatic about this product. You can find at Wal Mart, auto parts stores, etc. Thanks for your videos! Absolutely love your tips and experiences + I totally relate/identify with your similar Navy history as mine! All the Best - Wade 👍🏻

I liked the video. Instead of a spreadsheet I use 3X5 index cards stored in a box. Index cards separated by month and on each card the frequency required, i.e. q mos or q 3 most, etc. Just look at the cards in each monthly package, do the maintenance and then move card to next month maintenance needs to be done.

Those holes in the seal for washer, are drain holes. Just make sure they are not clogged up or thw water stays in your seal and fets slimy as you can see. They drain into the bottom of the washer where the normal water goes and gets pumped out. I am sure your manual talks about them in the maintenance or troubleshooting section. All front load washers have them.

Just finished watching your video twice. Wow! Thanks for all the maintenance ideas. You guys are awesome. Hope to meet you someday. :)

That 3 in 1 line looks great... Thanks, Aloha

After watching you doing the PMS I believe you are better than half the sailors I've served with. HOOYAH Stacy!!! Make sure you update the PMS schedule.

Tip/Trick for the washer gasket to stay nice... after doing a load of wash if possible leave the washer door open AND the drawer you put the soap in. This helps promote air flow and lets the washer dry out without getting moldy & Smelly . I know this may be harder in a RV but it really does help.

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I’m in AWE of you Stacy, you ROCK!!! Feel better soon Phil...

I was a jet mechanic in the Marine Corps so I maintenance does scare me! Great job Stacy you rock! My Sheroe

Phil is one lucky guy! What a gal! You guys rock!

Great video as usual. Not having to mow a lawn frees up time for maintenance. Won’t miss cutting the grass or the sniffles from the cut grass.

Thanks a mil for the info. I'll be cracking those maint books to see what else we have to do. We took our RV on our first journey to Tx, (right were I think you may have been if I'm reading the buildings and pool right). I'm glad to see that Stacy was doing the demos. Us girls can rock the maintenance too!

Hey guys, I am pretty certain the socket was still in the last bolt of the inside cover before you put the top cover on the AC. Look at 1:59 when you place the outer cover on, you can still see the socket sitting on the bolt.

I may be to late with this info but when you had your propane troubles I read that when you turn the tank back on to open the valve slowly as going quickly sometimes tricks the regulator into thinking it's over full. Also doesn't hurt to have a spare regulator on hand. On the cautious side of things I saw a video of a family who had their tank overfilled at a station and it sprang a leak at the tank seams. No body was hurt thank goodness but they did have to call the fire department to handle it and then buy a new tank from the dealer. Also you can get a smaller tank like for a grill to keep on hand in case your tank gets punctured and can use that as a backup. Hope this helps Semper Fi and safe travels. God bless you richly in all things.😉👍👌

🤣😂 I kept shouting at the TV "water heater not hot water heater" 🤣 great job guys. Your channel is always full of excellent tips.

Stacy I am proud of you nice job. Glenda can do it all including driving. Once again good job. Take care Phil we are lucky men.

John is correct. It's a weep hole so that any water that gets into that gasket drains back into the washer and not outside of it 👍

Great job! I think all women who rv need to learn and do everything the men usually do ( not just the inside stuff we women tend to do). I’m a single rver and am now learning to do everything on my own and also watching great videos such as yours to learn too!

We absolutely love our telescopic ladder, safest way to get on top of our rig. While we do not have slides on ours, we do use the 3n1 slide lube for other things around our rig, it comes in very handy. We have been stationary in Houston for a couple of weeks and remembering to start the bus and run the generator is important.

Great video and great info! You guys do such a great job...explaining and showing. Safe travels!

Great video - hubby walked in while I was watching and said “we should probably replace the anode in our hot water heater”. The weather is starting to get nice here in the Pacific Northwest and that means time to de-winterize our travel trailer and get ready for some weekends away from the house. Happy travels to you both!

Great video! Thanks for the great reminders! Including we women can and need to learn how! Hugs to both of you!

Thank you. If this Corona virus gets over and borders are open, maybe will see you on the road gasometer day. Stay well.

Welcome back to San Antonio. I don’t have an RV yet but your videos are giving me lots of things to look out for when I do decide which one to go with.

I have that ladder in an A Frame style. It will act as an 8’ A frame ladder as well as a 16’ telescopic ladder. Great thing to have with us!

Good job Stacy, play it as long as you can Phil, hope your arm and shoulder get to feeling better soon.

Heads up, let the hot water tank fill with water first before turning the electric side back on. You will burn out the heating element very fast. My wife made that mistake and I had to replace it. Not fun when in tight quarters when it’s hot out. Keep up the great videos.

My wife was a Air Force brat and later a RCAF wife. I was in the Air Transport business and she had to look after our house and son while I was living out of a suitcase while flying all over. And still helps me around our motorhome after over 52 years of marriage. Yes, Military wives are special.

Atta girl! I am so impressed, I should learn more about how to do some of the maintenance. You are definitely an inspiration for me to get moving on that!

on my telescopic ladder I got some sections of large foam pipe insulation that I snap over the sections between the steps that might lean on the rig...protects well and easy to snap on and off between uses

This was great to see...just one comment...& I'm not being judgmental, but the teflon tape should always be put on in a counter clockwise direction, that way it won't unravel as your screwing it on. One caveat...if you are wrapping on a Male thread on the rig, then go clockwise. Thinking of the direction of travel should be able to tell ...the tail of the tape should point in the direction you are screwing on or in. Good work young lady. Love your videos.

You two are a great team. Great content as always. Fyi, most front loader washer gaskets have that "hole" and is normal. Hope Phil is getting better alll the time

Love that we can refer back to this video as we do our various chores!!

Phil I really had to laugh. I served just under 12 yrs when I recieved my medical, USAF and USCG. I totally HATE ties and wore Class A less than a dozen times total in that time. Since then I wore one for my college grad. and a few funerals, I have a tie rack that looks just like your. Family and friends have given me ties,Oh you'll look great, and so on and they take up a hangar and space. Enjoy the both of you ,Enjoy Life,ltr.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I have been told that you should leave the relief value open on the hot water tank when filling. When water starts coming out of it you know it's full and the tank has the required air gap.

Great job Stacey!! Phil you will have petty of time to make it up to her. It takes teamwork. We always enjoy your videos. Phil hope you’re better soon.

Really enjoyed this video! Get well soon Phil!

Welcome to older age Phil!! You need to accept that as you age, some things you are going to have to let someone else help you with. It isn’t an easy thing to deal with, but as we age there are things we simply can no longer do ourselves. It is a sad fact of life, and the sooner you can accept it, the less stressful it is. PS: Stacy, you rocked it!!

We love y'alls videos. Great job shipmates. Former Navy...did 9 years, and got into aviation. Now, we're about to go full time. We just bought a Fleetwood diesel and looking forward to the adventure. See y'all out there some where, from a fellow Texan dislocated to Florida.

Good job. We basically do the same every 4-6 weeks and you now have forced me to do the anode rod tomorrow. We have only had the rod for the last two months and never seem to get around to it. So tomorrow for sure. Glad to see Phil is doing better. Pat is up to almost a 1/2 mile walk three times a day and next week we shoot for over a mile.

That was an excellent video!!! Thank you. So complete. Well done.

Guys you are amazing! I have been subscribing to your channel for 3 weeks now and living with my dream of RVing

Phil, you may not have gotten a pile of Cash, but you most assuredly have won the Lottery, by having the opportunity to be with a lady like Stacy 😉 Smart, funny, beautiful, and not afraid to jump on the roof to fix an air conditioner. You are one lucky man. I have learned SO much from your videos. Looking forward to making the jump to the RV life in a couple years.

Stacy, I insert a empty kitchen paper towel holder into vacuum hose and attach it solidly with a heavy duty rubber band, then it fits all the way down into the dryer vent and gets everything. It is one of my vacuum cleaner tools now. Hoping its safe to do so !

Are you guys using surge suppressors at your shore power hookup. I've been told that there can be fluctuations at RV parks that could harm your rig. You can also get easy start batteries for your a/c units that will ease your power draw on start ups. I have it at my home but it's good for Rvs as well. Basically just a capacitor that stores power for start ups and will help extend the life of your a/c system

Fabulous presentation of routine RV Maintenance. Stacy you were excellent and very thorough, lucky Phil. I really enjoy your videos.

We have the same AC. Put soft starts on them to help with the amperage surge and thud when the compressor starts. Wow! We can now run both out 15K BTU on 30 amps. Also, think about getting white covers for the roof units. Will help greatly when it is blazing Texas sun towards them not getting as hot.

Great job Stacy. Girl power! 💪🙌

I cringe every time someone says "hot water heater". It's a water heater, if the water was hot, you wouldn't need the heater! 😉😂 Thanks for showing all the maintenance that should not be ignored. 😊 Happy healing Phil!

Good for you knowing how to fix it.

A woman after my own heart! I catch allot of crap, for doing everything by myself! Good Job. GO NAVY😀

I loved the video and thank you BOTH! Great information for ALL RV'ers :) Very informative information about keeping our RV's maintained!

GEEZE Phil!!! Love the tee shirt and your left tatoo!! I'm A diehard bronco fan!!! Looking for good things this year!!! Safe travels to you guys!!!