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I'm glad the video was helpful. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

What is the best source for a wiring diagram .? We are going to add solar and an inverter ?

@@kirkthurman749 The only thing I can recommend is to contact the RV manufacturer and see if they have something you can use for a wiring diagram. Of course, the age of the RV is working against you on that, but I don't have any other solution.

You can read all about it here on Airstream's website - www.airstream.com/touring-coaches/rangeline/

@@RVInspectionAndCare Yes! I did google it and found it. There aren’t many models and I didn’t like the floor plan but thanks!

That's another great brand too. Thanks for watching!

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

Sure. Here's the link - payhip.com/b/cPLl

You're welcome. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

Hi Lori. Here is a parts website that I have personally used and had good success - www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/. And another one that is popular is this one - www.dyersonline.com/ I hope that helps you get the water heater parts you need. Thanks for watching my videos too!

Sorry but I personally don't get into discussions about which RV components, like refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, etc. are better than others. That may be a question that is better asked of experienced RV service techs who don't have any obvious biases toward one company or another. But my take on RV parts and components suppliers is that none of them are really all that great these days. And the best you can do is to try to maintain them properly to help make them last as long as possible.

Hi Jason. Many older RVs don't have a lot of miles on them as they have only been used on occasion throughout the years. But my advice would be to make sure that regardless of the mileage, a fluid analysis is done on all engine and drivetrain fluids to verify the internal condition of those components before buying the RV.

That could be. But like the video says, in most parts of the country it's rarely enforced if your rig is in decent shape.

Hi David. We have a Grand Design Solitude and we love it!

@@RVInspectionAndCare thank you

Hi Ron. One of the arms of the tow bar that connects to the base plate on my Honda CRV just sheared off up close to the hitch itself. So the car was being held by only one arm as we traveled through heavy traffic in Ft. Worth TX on a major highway and it was moving around from side to side of the coach as we went. I'm just glad that the other bar held in there until I could get the rig off the road and stopped. It was an experience we won't soon forget.

I made a guidebook that lists all of the used brands and models of Class A motorhomes that I recommend as being the best place to start shopping. You can find it here - payhip.com/b/a2FUy

That's one way to go. Thanks for watching.

Glad it was helpful Margie. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I haven't put together any content on truck campers yet. That's on my list for the future though. And yes, the western part of the country has some incredibly beautiful areas in it. Safe and happy travels to you!

That's awesome John! Thanks for the positive feedback and have safe and happy RV travels!

That's so nice to hear Randy. Thanks for supporting my channel!

Thanks so much for the vote of confidence Kathy. One of my biggest challenges is trying to undo the wrong ideas and opinions that people pick up on social media about RVs and RVing these days. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

Here is a good article and video that covers the subject pretty well - www.rvgoal.com/how-to-remove-sealant-from-rv-roof/

Yes, we still do inspections. But being a content provider online takes up most of our time now so we aren't as available as we used to be for inspections. And currently we are on the road traveling in the northeast.

@@RVInspectionAndCare We got back home in IL at 1 am in Father’s Day morning from South Dakota and Wyoming for a week as I had never been west of Topeka, KS before. We did the AirB&B as we’ve never RV’d before. Beautiful out there. I now know why ppl go west.

That will work too. Thanks for contributing!

I produce a new Class C and used Class C buying guide to the better built brands that I feel are the best places to begin in a search for Class C RVs. But I focus entirely on build quality and customer service from the brands that I recommend. And I don't agree with some of the prevailing recommendations out there now that a certain type of refrigerator, air conditioner, slide system or roofing material should be avoided if you want a quality RV. To me, the level of attention to detail in constructing an RV is far more important. So if that makes sense to you, here is the link to my Class C buying guides - payhip.com/b/WCwf7 (new Class Cs) and payhip.com/b/2hzk3 (used Class Cs).

@RVInspectionAndCare Thank you, and I will definitely check the course out. Love the content and info you bring to the community!

@@71dogmata Thanks for the positive feedbacl!

That's great advice Aaron. Thanks for sharing your experience here!

You're welcome. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

Hi Betty. I personally feel that Grand Design struggled a lot to maintain quality during the Covid pandemic years like many other RV manufacturers. But it seems to me that GD has been unfairly singled out for more than their fair share of criticism in recent years, perhaps because they had such a great reputation for both quality products and customer service going into the pandemic and it was a big surprise when they didn't live up to that reputation when Covid began. But I have personally inspected dozens of new GD products in the last coupe of months and I found that their quality level has risen dramatically again and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to new RV buyers at this point. Of course, I realize that saying this is counter to all of the prevailing negativity that is easily found online in social media, but my conclusions are not based on what I have heard someone else say. They are based instead on what I have seen for myself.

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for the positive feedback!

It depends on what state you're in as to the laws that apply for braking on a towed vehicle. But common sense says that having a braking system for your towed vehicle lessens the stress on your motorhome's brakes especially in hard braking situations when you need all the stopping power that you can get.

Thanks for your time I want it for sure in long term for the next month if I could do without will be good,,,, I am living in Florida I will have to try to find what the law here,,,

I'm not a loan or financial expert so I can't advise you on maintaining your credit score. I know that we shopped with the lending companies that I mentioned in this video and it did not negatively affect our score at all. Also, I can't comment on the Camping World loan offerings. I just know that one of the biggest sources of profits for RV dealers is the finance department because people rarely get a good deal there.

I haven't created much content on those subjects so far. But there is well over 200 videos on my channel that covers a lot of RVing topics that would be good to know.

Glad you enjoyed it Phil. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

Thanks for the suggestions and tips Phil. Enjoy your RV travels!

Hi Hector. I just used a pressure washer on my roof to prep and clean it. The instructions on the product recommend using TSP though. Also, the instructions do not include anything about a primer so I didn't use one. Thanks for watching!

@@RVInspectionAndCare What is TSP?

@@hectormhernandez8073 It's Trisodium Phosphate and you can learn more about it here - www.bhg.com/what-is-tsp-cleaner-7968570

A lot of people feel the same way. I'm glad that you have the issue resolved in your own mind. It will help make your decision making process for RV buying much clearer. Safe and happy travels to you!

That's awesome Bob. I hope you have lots of happy and fun adventures in your Class A DP!

Like I said in the video, I only chose one of the "top-rated" brands for each RV category. And I also mentioned that there are several other brands that can be recommended, including lower cost options, that you can find in my guidebooks on the subject. But a very important point to understand is that if you want to travel and live full-time in an RV, it will require a very well-built rig to hold up to the stresses and strains of full-time living. The average RV will not handle it well over the long haul. So as I said, if you can't afford a high quality new RV, just buy one on the used market that has been well-cared for and fits your budget. I hope you find what you're looking for.

A lot of people feel that way but then there's a lot of other folks traveling full-time in them. It's a good thing that there's lot of choices for different ways to travel in an RV.

Sorry to hear about that.

Thanks Kathy. Have safe and happy RV travels!

I'm glad to hear that my video has been helpful and given you plenty to think about. That was its purpose. :-) I hope you find your dream RV!

So glad you're enjoying my channel. I hope what you've learned will help you have lots of fun RVing experiences!

Keystone is a high production RV builder. They tend to do much better on the higher end products that they build. The Montana, Alpine and Cougar fifth wheels are well known for being pretty good rigs overall. But as you go down the product lineup in price things get a lot more sketchy. Now that doesn't mean that you can't get a good lower priced travel trailer from Keystone. It just means that consistency gets more dicey on their lower end. So if you choose to buy a Hideout be sure to get it thoroughly inspected first and look for signs that it was built with attention to detail at the factory. Here is a video I made that can be helpful on doing that - ruclips.net/video/7_lm7dpQAp8/видео.html

@@RVInspectionAndCare Hey thanks.. I’m in the market for a travel trailer, so I am doing my research diligently. Thanks for your response and insight. Really appreciate it.

@@RVInspectionAndCare One other question for you…. What are your thoughts on a Jayco Jay flight trailer. Researching those particular travel trailers, they seem pretty well built with quality. What don’t think of them for purchase?

@@shermrg3446 Jayco is on my recommended list for travel trailer manufacturers. Of course, they are also a high production RV builder, but they seem to strike a good balance between production and quality better than most of their competitors in my opinion. They are well worth a look.

Congratulations on being a Coach House owner. You should be happy with that coach for a long time. Have safe and happy travels in it!

The Riverstones that I have personally been through recently have seemed to be very inconsistent with quality. One is fine and the other next door isn't. When they are done right they tend to be a good rig. But when they aren't the opposite is true. That's typical of high production manufacturers like Forest River though. So I would definitely not buy a Riverstone without a thorough RV inspection beforehand to make sure that it's up to scratch. I hope that helps.

@@RVInspectionAndCare yes Sir it certainly does and thanks for your advice. I will never buy again without a thorough inspection, been there and done that!

My pleasure. Thanks for the positive feedback!

Thanks for the positive feedback. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

You will need a better than average RV to fill those needs. I hope you find the perfect one for what you are looking for.

@@RVInspectionAndCare I’ll Definitely reach out to you for Suggestions, at that time. I’m Thinking the DRV would be a better choice atm.

@@sweetsuccesstrading5097 those are 200k. never spend that on 5th wheel

Just visit nrvia.org and select "Find An Inspector". Then you can view all of the local inspectors on the map there and contact them about their availability. Any certified NRVIA inspector has the necessary training to provide a top quality RV inspection for you. I usually recommend choosing the one that you feel most comfortable with