RV MAINTENANCE 101 - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (Full Time RV Life)

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Published 2021-03-28
Check out all of our RV maintenance videos. As full time RVers monthly and yearly RV maintenance is important. I’ll show you all my RV preventive maintenance, RV maintenance tips and RV maintenance products we use full time RVing. RV maintenance 101!

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All Comments (21)
  • @WhyWait
    Check out the latest product I use for almost all of my RV maintenance now a days…Boeshield T-9! Stuff is amazing. Here’s the link where I talk all about it. 👍🏼 RV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Using Boeshield T-9…The Only Product You NEED https://youtu.be/BEp-JfODrIg
  • This is another video we are going to have to archive and come back to! This is a very overwhelming but very helpful video! There is a lot of maintenance required on the RV! That is great to have a checklist for RV maintenance! Never heard of the flea collar trick! That is very interesting! Thanks for sharing these videos! They are very helpful! ~ Shion and Matthew
  • @roberts79381
    I just told my wife, "I found my go-to Hero for maintenance" - wonderful job on the video. I found the link to your maintenance schedule below, my attempt to capture all the STUFF "to be done" never fully materialized. I am sure your videos will help as well, especially since we have a Grand Design Solitude (2020 390RK). Thanks in advance for the help. I will use your store/links for products - THANKS
  • That check list is a great idea! Missing things can be so costly!
  • Great information guys! Don't forget to run some dry lube on the awning joints. Very detailed and informative.
  • I've been living full time in my 5thw , for bout 2 yrs now. And so I am new to the RV life ,. And I knew that there would be maintenance ,. But I've got to get a schedule down . Like today , in just a little bit , I'm bout to get on the roof and clean my ac coils ECT ,,,and I don't know I've got the stuff I need to do it,. I guess I just am feeling scared , ,,not scared just apprehensive that I wont be able to get the cover off, or something ,,, But I've prepared myself by watching lots of how to videos , and I just need to get it done and see what dirt and debris is up there,. I am gonna do it,. And I can do it! I will feel confident after I'm done with that and next job is cleaning the roof and painting on roof sealant ,, "One job at a time" But it's way worth it! And thanks for your info , and tips it gave me some insight on what I have been overlooking So thanks again
  • @OurLightTravels
    I didn't know there was so much to it! Thanks for sharing all of this. Definitely something to consider in getting an RV.
  • @HintonTheTrail
    Extremely thorough video and great tips!! You’re wicked organized!! I (Chris) am building our maintenance schedule for our new RV (reveal in April 8th) and this video helped a lot. -Chris & Suzannah
  • @WesMcCoy
    Brother you are a life saver. I was a security field maintenance tech and found comfort in the PM check sheets knowing that as long as I did the work on the sheet I was golden. I was so overwhelmed that I tried several time to put a sheet together. I used your sheet as a good basis jump point. Thank you Wes
  • @Chevy-hw6lw
    I'll be honest, at first a seen the video and how long it was and your maintenance list . . I thought it was nuts. But I gave it some time, and man there was a lot of useful helpful tricks you have. One that stuck out to me, was the handles for the black and grey tank valves.. for so long i have to pull and push so hard. I didn't even think to lubricate them up.. Also that siding cleaner is a great idea .
  • @MountainRoots
    What the heck Youtube?!...I've had to resub a bunch of channels I was following, including yours. Wonder if it's bc I took a hiatus for a few months? 🤔 At any rate, without routine maintenance you'll have a heap of compounded problems down the line. Great content man🤙-Josh
  • @tamismith8254
    Thank you I am new to living in my 5th wheel full-time parked not traveling. 61 single female so I am learning from videos like yours.
  • Thank you so much for this. I’m a new class A owner: 1999 National Tropical 5361. I went from a 8ft box, pop up camper, to a class A! 😮
  • @csmith9189
    👍What a treasure I found when I discovered your channel! Awesome helpful RV maintenance information. Great presentation and clear explanations easy to learn from! On a personal note you have a great voice. Thank You! Have safe and happy travels.
  • Great video! Sometimes I think the camper is more maintenance than a house lol! Love the binder and love the organization. Great info for newbies and a good refresher for more experienced campers. Safe travels on your trip!
  • I’m a new RVer. I very much appreciate your channel. Thanks for all you do.
  • @cmtandrlt
    My husband found a great cleaner, especially for those black streaks down the camper. It's called The Reliable 1. Got at a trailer/camper store.
  • I would invest in some wheel covers if I were you. I live in Texas and the sun doesn't play nice with tires.