The shower was cold, I can only assume, because she forgot to turn on the water heater. RVs have various appliances and systems that often need to be shut off for traveling and then turned on at the camp site.

To answer the fueling dilemma, the gas pumps do click in the US and stop by themselves, but she was holding the trigger manually and not paying attention, so it overflowed.

I hope he gave her more coaching than she included! The biggest problem for her would be that the front wheels aren’t in front of you; they’re actually behind you. Makes for a HUGE difference when turning.

There's a rear camera (Top-Center, at the roof line, of the back of the rig) that's standardly equipped from the factory. And there's often side cameras. She was looking down at the monitor when backing up.

For all the questions and comments about the diesel spill, look at the diameter of the nozzle she's using. It's a high-flow nozzle meant for refueling semi-trucks (lorries) and pumps WAY faster than the typical pumps at normal gas/petrol stations. If you aren't used to using them, they are very tricky. They're made especially for commercial truck tanks that fill from the top and often have 100 gallon (or more) capacities. They dispense far more diesel in a very short time than normal fuel pumps.

You can get a 5th wheel that has slide outs and pull behind your truck that have same perks as a RV just on a slightly smaller scale. Plus, you have your truck for running around. They are way less expensive!!!

I'm going camping in a couple of weeks and can't wait! My mom owned an RV that was nicer than hotel rooms. It was like a palace on wheels. Lots of retirees spend their retirement traveling the country in an RV

She's at a truck stop which is high flow. They automatically stop when the fuel gets to the nozzle, but with rvs and pickup trucks, is like trying to full a glass of water with a garden hose at full blast.

We'll actually be taking our 36' travel trailer (caravan) out this weekend. There's an RV type here for about every type of camping/RVing that you could want to do. There are Class A motorcoaches like in the video (in most states you don't need a special license for anything under 26,000 lbs groww wt.), to Class B (think tricked out Sprinter van), Class C (like a box truck with a bunk that hangs over the cab). Our large pickups can pull caravans nearly as long as a lorry might pull, as well as "5th wheel" trailers that hitch up in the truck bed and can weigh nearly 30,000lbs themselves. For her type of camping, you can get tents that unfold on the roof rack of an SUV, and a wide variety of soft and rigid untis that slide into a truck bed. We also have an assortment of smaller bumper-pull trailers, just like over there. 😊 Addendum: I'd strongly recomment wearing disposal gloves when dumping your black tank.

They are not cheap at all. They are very cool. But I find it funny when RVers refer to it as "camping". 🙂

Yeah, the gas pumps here have automatic shut off too! I don't know how she managed to do that! I guess she just kept squeezing it. Either that or it was broken.

Some RV's have both hot and cold water. You need to turn on the water heater for it to work. They also have cameras. You could see in the video her looking at the dash cam when she was backing up. You can always install more inexpensive hd cameras. My brother has one of these.

There are two waste water tanks; the black water, or sewage, and the grey water tank, which is the bathing water. It's best to empty the black water tank first, and then empty the gray water tank so that you can flush out any remaining sewage from the hose to prevent buildup, and smells.

"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is a bestselling book from the early 1970s by Richard Bach about a bird who aspires to freedom through flying. It is an allegory on self-realization. Eva seeks to escape "the flock" in her wanderings.

Yes, Class A RVs like that do have a camera in the rear to assist with backing up.

You can get 4x4 RVs and off-road trailers that can go basically everywhere as long as it can fit.

She should have rented a much smaller RV for her first trip. There are chemicals you put in the sewer holding tank that will eliminate the odor tremendously. We lived in our 30 ft camper with a 5 year old and a 1 year old while my husband worked in North Carolina. Our home is in Mississippi and my husband had a tiny camper at first . The kids and i went for 2 weeks and the kids fell in love with the campground and the new friends they made. On our way back home after the 2 weeks we stopped at an RV dealership in Alabama bought the RV and went full time . My kids were home schooled went on daily nature trails at the campground had a huge underground pool and a game room all at the campground. When my husband got through with the job there they didnt want to leave. Both girls are grown now but stilltalk about the fun they had traveling . God bless!

One summer while i was driving i saw a massive 45 foot (13.7M) class A motor home that was towing a Smart Car. The RV looked like it had a tick lol

"50 miles, that's a trek!" Lmaooooo 50 miles is basically down the road where my family comes from

She had to drive so far (50 miles) because of where she was, a highly unpopulated area full of farmland and such. You need to camp in one of those at a place with a pad and hookups, and those are likely to be near the more populated areas of said state. So she had to drive some. When all you have is a conversion van/tent, you camp anywhere. Also, she stayed at KOA, a private facility. That is why it cost so much. Populated counties will typically have multiple county owned/operated rv parks (near state parks, national parks, so all over really) that typically average $30-$40 a night. We have a pop up camper, and often stay at state/county parks, and though our pop up isn't as big, we pay the same as they do. County parks charge you by the space, where as KOA's can charge you by the vehicle type. You drive into a private facility in a $400k bus, you are going to pay like it there.

We can "stand away" also. She did not need to stand and hold it. In fact, that is what caused her problem.

The freedom is huge. My dad got sick and there were other family needs, but we lived 1,000 miles away. We were able to just up and move. We stayed on my sister’s property for a year and a half, and then moved to a park. We’re half an hour from my parents and it works out great! I run a resale business from home and we keep the inventory and our extra stuff in a storage unit a half mile away from our park for $112/mo.

25 million a year probably travel in an RV, but most aren't $400,000 RVs. I would guess most have a trailer they pull behind their pickup truck.

it clicks....the UK isn't the only place where it clicks

it's a back flow coming up the narrow tube making the diesel fuel splash out. Best to slow down the flow when you get close to a full tank to prevent this back splash.Some of these fuel pumps have a very high rate of flow to them.

She got a more expensive RV. So, she has better amenities than the average RV. There are panels that slide out for more space inside the RV. (North American RV have those) Now, RVs can come as a trailer; on a truck chassis; as a bus (top-end luxury, shown in this video)

Hi guys! I've driven a rented RV once and it really took some getting used to. I mean, you look down at the roofs of cars, and it's so wide you wonder if it'll fit in your lane. The one I had made about 4 miles to the gallon. Once you get parked and hooked up, it's just like being in a house. Millie, James, the time is getting near, and I'm praying for you that everything goes smoothly.

Love watching Millies face when she was draining the dunk tank lol❤

Our fuel pumps click off too, she just screwed up is all. We had a 35 ft camper ( the kind you hook to a truck and pull ). It had 2 slides, both were deep so they slide out a lot. The living room/ dining room one was 18ft long. It had a queen size bed in the master bedroom, the kid’s bedroom had 3 twin beds, 2 were laid out like bunk beds. The 3rd folded down over the top of the coach in that room. It had a full size tub/shower. There was heat/air and a ceiling fan in the living room. The countertops were granite. With a fridge and freezer like the one she showed, microwave/toaster oven, with a stove/oven combo. The stove and oven ran on lp gas only. The fridge could run on lp gas, mains power when plugged in, or on 12volts when those aren’t available. It had a shower outside and a slide out grill/cook station. The sewer tank had a spinning sprayer build in to wash it out good when draining. The awning was 22ft long and came out about 12 ft. It had 2 led flat screen tvs in it. The big one could aping around from the living room to master bedroom. The kids tv could be moved outside and hung up out there. There was a stereo that had speakers in the bedroom, living room, kids room and outside. It could also play audio from the big tv for football games and stuff. It had 2 axles spaced further apart than normal to make it more stable. It also had power jacks to level and stabilize it. That way it didn’t shake like hers was with the washer/dryer. When ours ran you didn’t really feel it. It was built out of aluminum beams and fiberglass body panels to keep it light (7,035 lbs empty). It had 2 80 gallon fresh water tanks and 1 160 gallon grey ( sewer ) water tank. There was a large solar panel on the roof to help charge to 12volt battery if you were camping somewhere without full hookups. We bought it in 2013 when it was new for 41k. It had, what I think, was the coolest name “freedom express, liberty edition”. If someone bought it in Canada it was called “freedom express, maple edition “. We loved every minute we camped in it. Me and the wife would even run an extension cord out to it and camp in the yard sometimes. When it was hooked to the truck (2012 Chevy Silverado crew cab) the truck is about 15 ft, the camper is 35ft and the hitch on the camper and truck combined was about another 4ft. So it was ~ 54ft long and a combined weight of ~ 12,500 lbs or 6.25 tons going down the road. Just wanted to add some data for y’all. Love the channel, long time viewer, can’t wait to see that baby boy! Love from the great smoky mountains of East Tennessee!

While filling, I noticed the nozzle was missing the rubber shield that prevents you from catching backsplash on your trousers or shoes. While yes you can position it in place so you don’t have to hold the handle depending on the way the designer plumbed the fuel line to the tank, it can at times back up the fill and cause a mess, my friend has a large RV, and even comes with a satellite antenna and has a 36” TV that folds up to the roof when not in use,

My only issue is that she didnt even turn on the water heater. Lol

There are so many types of RVs. Our pull behind travel trailer (caravan) was less then $30k and we love the freedom to go where we please. Hotels these days are $150 a night and up here in the states. The RV in a state park or average RV park is under $50 a night. We eat our own food. Sleep is our own bed with our own sheets. Use our own shower, …… you get the point. We travel maybe 200 to 300 miles a day when heading out on adventurers. The best part is getting out and seeing something new. Time is a waisting. Go see something new. If you want to see a silly, comical look at RVing watch Robin Williams in “RV”. It’s hilarious. Millie looks absolutely radiant. Best to you both.

Watch RV with Robin Williams, I've seen most of what happens in that movie happen in different events to either my family or other friends and extended family.

The trick is to use every inch of road available. If making a right turn stay as far left as possible until you begin the turn. And that RV wouldn't be more than $120,000

Most of us RVers add after market cameras, but most people using the big rigs have partners. We learn to communicate really well for maneuvering into parking spots. I actually have two RVs at opposite ends of the size spectrum. The cats and dogs go with us on multi-week trips in the big one (43’), and it’s just us and the dogs in the tiny one. We choose these options over a vacation home, since we get to travel lots of places instead of returning to this same place frequently. But it’s still like taking care of an extra home. When you start RVing, you’re told by veterans to expect something to break or not work every time you go out. That’s almost true, but you also learn to become more self sufficient and understand your gear.

Our gas pumps have a catch on the trigger, so it will keep filling as you walk away. It automatically stops when it detects the fuel level is getting too high so it won't overflow.

When she was backing up she was looking at a camera. Most RVs have rear cameras to aid in backing up.

Her RV is on the expensive side. Some people live in those RV year round. You can get one for 50k

Normally, in these type of RVs, there are two Slide outs (is it looks like she has four so again two in the living room and two in the bedroom) so get you room to walk around! They are great because it gives you so much more room to walk around and FYI there is cameras all over these things and she’s looking like towards her radio but there’s a large screen that has three cameras in the back facing every direction showing her how close she is and these cameras work on the highway because the mirrors will blink if anything comes to close to you so you’re aware! There’s a lot of bells and whistles on these and it makes it so worth it

I think that would be a great thing for the two of you to experience the US in .. Do an RV experience reaction, You both could map out different destinations, landmarks etc.

My dad and uncles all have camper trailers (nearly the same as RVs). They go camping every year, usually multiple times. California is so geographically diverse that there's always something different to see a few hours drive away.

For some reason she held the trigger open didn't use the little silver lever to make it auto run and auto shut off. The RV rental guy did not show her enough of the basic standard features. His usual customers probably are better acquainted with the RV and he didn't realize she was an absolute noob.

Es when you are draining the sewage. Also run some clear water through the pipe to clean it. Then you can disconnect it and hold it upright. To let the clear water drip. Put the hose into a garbage bag and it's ready for next time. Close the sewage again.

The big rv's are land yachts, they usually tow a small car, refered to as a dingy

Slide outs are extremely useful, and the most I've ever seen on a RV/camper was 5 lol

Our rv is slightly smaller (36 ft) and considerably older (24 years old.) We bought it on auction from several states away. I drove it a thousand miles home as a first time RV driver. It was “as is” and was only $9,900. All I new was that it ran, and the basic layout. It was one of the more stressful experiences of my life! We lost a windshield wiper on the highway in heavy rain. It literally flew off! A tire blew on the Mass Pike (a big highway in New England.) Sooo lucky that it was one of the duallys! Still terrifying. In most states you do need a special license to drive a large RV. It’s just not really enforced. Plus, RVs rarely get pulled over. I drove ours for over a hundred miles without any plates and no rear brake lights or turn lights, and cops didn’t bat an eye. (This was because it was 2020 and the closest open licensing office and mechanic were 100+ miles from the rural auction house - not out of any actual desire to do so!) I really feel like I should have had a training course tho! We live in ours full time. We have a washer dryer, full bath, large fridge, full sized dishwasher, constant hot water system, and a king bed, along with a decent sized living space and tons of storage. We’re in the process of installing a full home kitchen and we’ve replaced everything upholstered. Luckily, it has great bones. The rig cost $250,000 new back in 1999!

She's cleaning out the holding tank, which is what the waste is stored in.

lol James..to perfectly describe the bidet you should add a clip from “Crocodile Dundee”.. where he shouts down to Sue “It’s for washing your Backside!..right?”

The petrol nozzles do click off if squeezing it all the way, but in some cases if only squeezed a quarter or half, it won't click off.

You should also check out Fifth Wheel RV's. These are also massive and the hitch point is in the middle of the truck bed of a Heavy Duty pickup truck.

She didn't have to connect to the water spigot at her site because the on board fresh water tank was full which on that motorhome is probably at least 80 gallons capacity.

That RV had backup cameras for sure

something that's pretty common is teens and young adults 'moving out' by just living in an RV in their parent's yard/driveway lol. some will even do that for years or most of their life, pretty common to have an uncle or something living on your property in an RV. you can get old ones for really cheap!

On the sewage, I hope she backed up a little. You shouldn't have the hose stretched like that. It can pop out. Also, latex gloves are a must. On the hot water, if the RV has a propane waterheater then it auto shuts off while driving. You have to restart it and give it 30 minutes to an hour to heat the water before use. We enjoy RV'ing but don't do it often. You should see the early videos on GonewiththeWynns. They live in an RV for years before switching to sailing. Professional level content of some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

You can see it on Millie’s face that [at this point] she’s running on sheer will …and she STILL looks A-Ma-Zing!🤩🫶🏻

You look for the term “pull thru parking” at rv parks for one’s this big. She does have cameras. I live in an rv. I have never moved it since delivery. A lot places have tons of people who live in them because there’s no housing. I work in the middle of nowhere so I bought an rv. She doesn’t understand her rv it has a water heater. If you hook up the water and sewer you don’t use your tanks. Clean up is just disconnect done. Oh mine is a forest river Cherokee.

My aunt and uncle retired. Now, they are touring the United States. National Park and state park hopping in an RV.

When I moved back in with my parents after my house burned down, their house was getting re-done and the only spot for me was their tow behind camper (in the winter.) It was awesome! I was 23 years old at the time, and all I needed was to use propane to heat it. So comfy!

we had a 150 gal tank(diesel) in our last M/H you should NEVER run out of diesel(usually, very hard to restart)...about 10 yrs ago we filled up - about 140 gal - at the price then, we had to pay $630.00 to fill it up!

Robin Williams did a movie about going on an rv trip with his family. I would highly recommend it. Its hilarious and ridiculously accurate in situations that you can encounter while doing so.

There are MANY sleeping areas in an rv

The fuel nozzle is supposed to click when its done here also.

B Vans, around 20 feet, get around 20 miles to the gallon. Perfect for two. Most campsite areas have showers and bathrooms. I've used the shower twice in 2 years. Primarily when I've parked it on a Walmart parking lot. I bought it to use at dog shows, but have driven it across country. Don't pay for hotel rooms. Fits in a regular parking space. Even if I wanted to travel in an RV, stay on a campground for a month at a time, I wouldn't do the really big ones.

The handle for the gas, can be set and walk away, but once it is full, it clicks and stops.

THEY COME WITH HOT WATER HEATERS,either elec or propane, but you have to light the pilot flame (propane) or flip the breaker switch on (electrical) so you don't have to take cold showers.

We have a towable camper (travel trailer) and we love it.

Idahoan powdered mashed potatoes are amazingly good. I prefer the Buttery Homestyle.

Most Americans don't drive 40ft RV's. You can get a 12 to 15 foot camper that can be hitched to some cars, most trucks or SUV's depending on the weight of camper. She did address extreams. Pulling also gives you the option of leaving the camper behing and driving around in your vehicle.

Just an fyi: most of our National Park system doesn’t allow RV’s over 30 feet long (the one she used was bigger than most you’ll see on the road). KOA campgrounds are really expensive, the average cost is around $50 a night with full hookups.

State parks are usually still reasonable and very good. Many are for quite a lot less and provide descent bathrooms and shower facilities. Maybe not all, but I have visited state parks in Wisconsin with really great facilities for less costs. I think it really depends on the state and where you go. Careful preparing might make a huge difference in the experience. A motorhome or RV is going to be easiest, but it's sometimes just fine to rent cabins or cottages or bed and breakfasts on the way. I even did many vacations in a tent. Some parks have such good facilities It was fine to have a campsite close to them and it was easy - no problem.

The fuel pumps handles do automatically click off, even if you set the latch. But with some vehicles and pump-nozzels the angle of the tube and flow speed allows some slosh-back, It isn't too common and once you know the vehicle then you can switch to half speed for the last few gallons. (slosh-back is my word for it) Basically slosh-back is a slight overfilling because the speed of the flow causes fuel to pile up (like riverwater over a large rock) then when it suddenly shuts off it the fuel recoils as it seeks level. A bit like a wave bouncing off of the far end of a bathtub. Foaming can also be an occational issue, more when filling motorcycles and jugs because the nozzle is not full depth.

In California, our regular driver license is a class C, as long as the RV has only 2 axles, doesn't exceed 40 feet, and is under 26,000 pounds you don't need a special license. But increase any of those 3 things, you may require a class A or B license.

Our pumps click and stop themselves when it's full. And yeah you don't have to hold it, I usually clean my windows and it handles itself.

In the US, there are 4 basic license types. A (Anything), B (Bus), C (Commercial), and D (Drivers). The letters don't really stand for that, but it's basically accurate. Commercial license "C" is for mid-sized commercial trucks/lorries or smaller busses. Generally, if you have one type, you can drive anything for that level and lower. There's are also Endorsements you can get for specific purposes - for instance, Class 'A" can drive a motor coach or mid-sized bus, as long as it was empty, but would need a "P" (Passengers Endorsement) if there are passengers. Whereas a Class B could drive a Rig, without a trailer. If you drive a regular car for a living, you have to have a Class D, with a "F" (For Hire) Endorsement. Motorcycles require an 'M' Endorsement. You have to have a Class 'B' license to drive a Bus/Coach. That's what I have - Motor Coaches and School Busses. But, there's a loophole in the way RV's are categorized. They're built on the same frame as a Motor Coach, but aren't considered Commercial Vehicles, so you can drive them with a regular Class 'D' license. As a general rule, most interstate bridges are12' (3.66m) and coaches are seldom over 10' (3m), but, because sometimes new asphalt is laid down over old, it's best not to take any chances. If the signage says less than 12', you get off the exit! 25 million RVers? That doesn't sound right. That's about 1 in 13 people. I'm in the industry and don't know that many people with RV's. Most coaches have at least 200 gallon tanks. That's quite a long time waiting, holding on to the nozzle. Giving the driver time to do other things, like washing the windows or checking fluids, etc. But, yes, they click. She was holding the trigger, so she got splash back. At current prices, that'd be around $800 to fill up! - but you could drive from Bath England to Inverness Scotland on one tank

I had to listen twice for the price of the campground. You can stay at a state park ON THE BEACH at Lake Michigan for around $40! Not sure they can take a 40’.

You can feel it at gas stations to. 😊👍 Most have very high roofs.

RV ing is awesome in America. When you stop and think about all that, America has to offer. Especially when you talk about our geography. You realize that to have an RV allows you to take your time. See things the way they should and really learn to enjoy the experience. Just think about all the wonderful sites. You guys are done with your channel and think about what it would be like to go to most of if not all of them over a period of 2 or 3 years, which is what us retirees do. Absolutely the quintessential way to see the great places that America has to offer.

It's mostly large families that do rv that size. It's way cheaper than vacationing for a large family at hotels

Let me just say, that during the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020, the $40 bidet I bought 3 years earlier was a lifesaver. That bidet put in work during the lockdown.I just so happened to have bought some TP right before the panic set in, And I didn't need more until almost 6 months later.

Fun fact, the RV capital of the world is Elkhart, Indiana. There is a large Amish community in the small towns around there, and many of them work in the RV factories because of their skills in carpentry and cabinetry. Some are driven to work in vans or small busses because they don't drive or own cars, and some factories have hitching posts where they can "park" their horse and buggy during their shift.

My grandparents lived in an RV for 20+ plus years traveling the country

The gas pumps in the US will click stop when the tank is full! Once it clicks its not a good idea to keep puting gas in the tank because your tank is designed for so many gallons and it will eventually overflow! It clicks for a reason!

She must have forgot to turn on the water heater

Josh&Jase are from the UK and just finished a month long tour of america.They are hilarious.Look them up

There are much smaller motor homes that are just fine and easier on the pocket book. Easier not just in rental but on fuel.

Nightly rates are astronomical. We pay monthly, $525 for lot rent, about $200 in metered electric on a high temp month, $50 for internet (both are direct to the utility companies), and $100 in insurance. Yearly registration is less than $100, and yearly propane costs are about $200. It ends up costing about $30/day total,or about $900 a month. Locally, even basic studio apartments are about twice that. We’re also in a quiet park in a safe small town with all the desired conveniences, and only 5 minutes from the beach. The total investment including all new tires ($4k every 3 years), renovations, and maintenance has come to about $20k, but the rig is still worth about $25k, so it’s not an actual cost of $20k. Until they reach 20 years old, they depreciate rapidly. After that, though, if you have a nice rig and maintain it, it keeps value well.

me and my parents stayed in an rv park in las vegas for 7 days we got a good rate we were in a rv club that got us a lower rate we made our own dinner some nights had a tv and videos to watch a pool at the rv park and after some luck in the casinos we paid almost nothing for our las vegas vacation.

I promise you, most Americans are not RV’Ing in 40 foot rigs. (Rolling my eyes and wanting to stamp my foot). Americans camp on a wide spectrum with this RV being on the sumptuous side and just taking off in the woods with a pocketknife, string, and a bedroll representing the most basic. Me, I’ve never been that pure 😊. I’ve been tent camping for decades and loving it. So please don’t think this RV is the norm. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of Baby B! Best wishes to you both!

When you fill a big tank, there is gas, when it clicks you wait a minute for it to equalize. She didnt so it had blow back

12:05 Those back-up cars are often referred to as "Dinghys"

The difference between mini bus and RV is passengers! You need a different license to haul people on a bus but a RV is a personal vehicle ! Yet in some states a Chauffeur license is required if you have passengers , but if your alone a basic license is all that is needed

She’s right on the mark with the names. 😂 Ours is a Monaco Diplomat. Lololol

Loved her journey through the U.S. That was amazing!

There are cameras all over those big RVs

If renting an RV is like renting a car, it's quite likely the tank wasn't actually full when she picked the thing up so when she filled it up after 90 miles, she was paying for more than the fuel she used just for that 90 miles. When I rent cars, the first thing I do--before I move--is check the tire pressure. The second thing I do is drive to the closest gas station and fill the tank. Typically, I add a gallon or two.

Love all the reaction videos you 2 do!! She is in one of the larger types of RV. RVs run from the small trailer pulls, to larger 5th wheels, to 3 types of drivables. The drivables are class B - looks like a van, class C which looks like a larger box truck, and class A which is the bus style. Also she is in a 40 foot. Class A and C can be anywhere from 20ft up to 45+ ft. There is a lot to know about hook ups and campsite. That is why our channel is geared toward RV newbies. @campingpupsrv

On the Plus Side, she can honestly tell people she knows what it’s like to navigate an aircraft carrier down the river Thames! 🤨😨

The laws in the US, Special license's are required only if you are hauling passengers as a business such as a limousine or a bus. Special licenses are not required for personal or farm use, however special license plates are required for farm use. This can also vary from state to state.

Yes they do click off when the tank is full.

Many RVs are do basically cost what a house costs. As far as the special licensing, in the US anything under 16 passengers and/ or under a total gross weight of 26,000 pounds. That’s why some people instead of an RV they do what’s called a 5th wheel camper. They are big like an RV but you tow them like a camper.