RV Set Up Procedure – Properly & Easily Set Up A Travel Trailer at a Campsite
RV Set Up Procedure – Properly & Easily Set Up A Travel Trailer at a Campsite
โจ This video has been updated with a new video, see the new video here: https://youtu.be/ermDoIB-y7s
๐ฅUPDATE: Before completing step 1 below – check the power pedestal for power using only your surge protector indicators or another device that is not connected to your trailer. If the pedestal power is out or there is an issue with the output of the pedestal, you wont have anything to pack up before moving to a new campsite.๐ฅ
๐Our Travel Trailer Set Up Checklist:
1) Check for connection lengths and slide clearance. Adjust position if necessary.
2) Level sideways.
3) Chock wheels w/ standard chocks.
4) Connect to power.
*Optional: Turn on fridge and thermostat if you have access.
5) Disconnect & move truck.
6) Level front to back.
7) Install Xchocks.
8) Lower stabilizer jacks.
9) Open slides.
10) Set up ground mounted steps.
11) Connect & set up everything else.
12) Check stabilizer jacks one more time.
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Can you do a vid on parking the RV for newbies please?
Thank you so much am getting my first travel trailer.. I needed this information ๐ฏ
Whereโs the checklist? Great video btw, one of the better ones for sure!
Still don’t see a checklist? Or link to a checklist? Link should be at top for quick access. TY
Itโs called voltage drop when you extend your power cables too far. This lowers voltage and increases amperage, causing more heat than the conductors are rated for. Causing an electrical fire or damaging equipment.
I loved the presentation. I would just like to have the list that you discussed at the end. I do not know how to get it. Thank you so much.
Never used a camper but is it possible to level with the stabilizer jacks?
Thank you for the video! BTW, I love my LevelMate Pro. Also, the Beech Lane leveling kit is nice.
Where is the checklist?
I am getting ready to go on my first camping trip without my husband and I need to know if I unhook the power cord from the truck before or after when I plug into the power pole?
I use the measure app on my phone to level ๐ dumb but works!
Thinking about buying a camper/RV and enjoyed this video thoroughly. Very helpful to a newbie. Thanks
You have the best videos! We are picking up our new travel trailer tomorrow and I really appreciate your style of videos. They’re easy to understand and make RVing seem less intimidating and completely doable! Our first trip is at the end of the month. So grateful for your help ๐
Ross, I noticed you will run your water heater either gas or electric. I heard from some RV ‘god’ you can use both for a fast recovery. What is your thoughts?
Great video. What is that blue ratchet you have to tighten Xchocks and stabilizers? I would love to get Hubby one.
Im new my trip is on Monday and im setting this up this make sense
This was very good. However, the main reason I watch it was to see the sewer line connected. That may be old hat for experienced users but those arenโt the people watching this.
Thanks for the info! What Rachet wrench are you using?
I subscribed and appreciate greatly you taking the time to do this. I bought a travel trailer at auction and I knew none of the steps you just covered! I am going to have to watch it again but great job! One thing you may want to consider adding if it’s not on another video already are recommended tools. (For instance, I noticed how you used a power tool to lower the Front jacks. That seems very helpful. I will have to figure out what size connection and buy a power screw driver to do this. There are probably other tools that are a must.
I level side to side with a carpenters level placed on the rear bumper
Maybe should have called this "How to Park and Level a Trailor". Wanted to know about fresh water and sewer hookups. Gonna be using one in my yard while repairs are done on my home, wanted to see more on what’s required to hook it up.
We just picked up our new Shadow Cruiser travel trailer, with the maiden voyage scheduled for May 7-14. I did a tremendous amount of research prior to purchasing, and there was an awful lot of…well, frankly, quite awful content on YT, but I found a couple (and I mean just a couple) of channels made by people that were personable, were presenting quality information that I used to make some decisions, and whose videos were a professional quality. Your channel is at the top of the list! We binged all of your videos and really enjoy them, finding them very entertaining and informative. I’ve watched them over and over! I really appreciate your checklists…really helps with my OCD!!! hahahaha Thanks for helping making our decision, keep doing what you are doing!!
A new camper here. Very helpful! thank you!
Fantastic video. I’ve been rv-ing for years but was looking for a good instructional to send to a friend. You’re very thorough and organized. Keep it up.
He describes everything perfectly
great video, how did you fill up the electric water heater with water?
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New to this rv thing, do you open or close 2 dump valve after connect sewer hose to the ground?
Also make sure you never plug the camper into the pedestal when the 7 prong plug is still plugged into the tow vehicle.
your audio is ass… thanks for the tips
Thanks. Glad I found your channel.
Do you have a link to that ratchet tool at 10:04?
Do you have a link for that ratchet wrench?
New to RV’ing since April 2022. Found your channel a couple of months ago. Appreciate your teaching style, no nonsense, just what we need to be better and safer with RV’ing. Love your tip on low point valves also, makes it so easy to drain low point. Thanks
Have you ever tried to change the closet door handle and/or the window shade so the closet door can open up all the way? This is a lack of attention to detail!
Now this is just my opinion but for me NUMBER 1 set up priority is. (SLOW DOWN DO NOT RUSH) haste makes waste and youโre gonna forget something.
can you post a link to the ratchet you use on the x chock or the size needed please.
Wow! Brilliant. Thanks man.
What are the locks on your surge protector?
This video has been updated, please see the updated video here: https://youtu.be/ermDoIB-y7s
Before I level the trailer, or do anything, I check to see if all the utilities work. If they donโt I contact campground personnel to either get it fixed or if I have to move to another site I donโt have to break camp because I didnโt set up yet. To help me level the trailer, I use a level attached to the front of the trailer that I can see from the driver seat and a wedge type leveler like Anderson. Hear are my 10 steps to set up camp. My wife and I can set up in about 15 minutes.
1. Pull up to the site and look it over before pulling in. Look for overhead branches and debris on the ground, anything that would keep from pulling in. I don’t have a slide, but this is where you would check to see if it clears.
2, Pull/back into site, check that the utilities work and will reach. Check that the water flows and the pedestal is wired correctly. Spray water faucet with Lysol. Look at sewer hook up for anything unusual.
Go no Go. If all above checks out proceed, If not contact campground office to correct problem or get new site.
3. Level trailer side to side and see that steps clear.
4. Chock wheels.
5. Unhook trailer from Tow Vehicle.
6. Level front to back.
7. Stabilizer jacks down.
The rest in any order.
8. Connect water, electric, sewer, cable TV, if applicable.
9. Chairs, awning, table.
10. Cold beverage.
Why do you set up the rear stabilizers first? When I set up, I set up in an X pattern with the stabilizers!. Is this wrong?
I am a newbie, camping less than a year now. I have a small T T 26โ overall
I just watched a video, and how come everything in the description is blacked out?
The broom trick is a great idea.
Ross, starting to dewinterize our Imagine and we just got another dump of snow so will wait until this weekend. We bought a pair of sissor chocks and will be staying at Rio Bend Golf Resort, southern CA, January and February 2024. Will it be ok to have the sissor chocks on for that long of time or should I take them off a couple of times so the tires can rebound back? Thank you.
Thank you ๐
Thank you just got my first camper . Not as simple as I was imagining
Good video, but please keep music to a minimum!
I have a 1999 Glendale Royal Classic l just put a new battery in it for the generator,when we put it to start it wants to start but doesnโt.Any ideas what to do?Thanks
Like all your Youtubes. We have a 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB 29′ so your Youtubes are great to watch and learn from. I noticed you use wooden blocks for your stabilizers and front jack. Any reason? We use the Camco leveling blocks which comes in a stack of ten and easy to carry and load. We do use the Andersen leveling system and I really like it. Plus the ROBLOC solid rubber wheel chocks. Thanks
I’m old school and use a four foot level also. My helpfull tip is to lift the level up until it shows level. This will show you which side and exactly how much you need to place under the tires to be level.