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That's a great suggestion. I'll see what I can do about that. Thanks for giving me some more content ideas!

I think that RV quality took a big hit back when the economy went off the rails in 2008. In fact, many RV manufacturers couldn't survive the downturn. Even some very good RV builders went by the wayside and the others cheapened up their materials and processes to lower prices and keep selling. After that, there was a slight improvement in quality overall as time went on in the next 10 years or so, but Covid and it's effects were disastrous for RV build quality and customer support as well. And the industry is just now starting to get back on their feet from the pandemic's effects. At least that's how I see it.

Good suggestion. Thanks for contributing that tip!

That's awesome! So glad that you're enjoying your Airstream. 8 years of RVing behind you and who knows how long ahead of you? Safe and happy RV travels!

Thanks so much Marty. I'm glad this video was helpful. And I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel's videos too.Have safe and happy RV travels!

LOL ... I know what you mean. Thousand Trails doesn't make their offerings easy to understand. And I agree with you that it's far too complicated. But it's still a great deal if you can figure out what works best for you and we are very glad that we have our TT membership. It has saved us more money than anything else we have done in our full-time RVing history. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank you I will be giving these folks a a call but it won't be pretty 😁

I don't mind anyone disagreeing with me in a respectful and polite way. You are entitled to your opinion. Of course, the brands you mentioned are more low production manufacturers. And that's one of the reasons I didn't include them in this video as they are harder to find for the average RV buyer. And my personal new RV inspections show that quality control is definitely improving at this point among the higher production builders now that Covid is rapidly disappearing in the rear view mirror. And one final point. I actually did address the quality control issue when I recommended using a certified RV inspector to provide a thorough report on the condition of even new Class Bs before taking ownership of them.

Hi James. I'm not a huge fan of the build quality in most Forest River RVs. But they do much better with their Rockwood brand. You may still have challenges with FR's customer service though. It hasn't always been that good.

Honestly I haven't had much experience with modern Chinook Class Bs so I can't really recommend them. But I have heard good things about them though. They were an iconic brand from years ago that went out of business when the economic downturn took place in the 2000's. But the brand has been resurrected again, this time on a low production basis. So I haven't had much exposure to the new version so far.

@@RVInspectionAndCare Wow, thank you for the quick response. How about Pleasure Way Ontour? What's your opinion on quality and durability of the RV build? Thank you again, you're awesome! New subscriber!😁

@@dedos33 Pleasure Way builds a great Class B RV in my opinion. You will most likely be happy with that selection. And thanks for subbing and supporting the channel. It's much appreciated!

@@RVInspectionAndCare You're welcome. And thank you, we are learning a lot from you and the importance of having an RV inspector check the Class B we are considering buying. All the best, Ev and Ana 🤗

That will be for a future video. Stay tuned.

Generally speaking it starts in April/May and continues until September/October. There are RVers that are still fairly active in other months of the year especially in warmer climates. But those months are when the most RVs are out on the road traveling and camping.

Sorry but Thor is not on my recommended list of Class B manufacturers for various reasons. My full recommended brand list for Class Bs can be found here - payhip.com/b/NvF4p

@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

Thanks for sharing your experience on the subject here. Safe and happy RV travels!

Thanks for sharing your experience here. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

That's great. The Canyon Star is a very good choice in gas motorhomes. And I hope you have lots of great adventures in it!

WOW!!! I am so sorry to hear about that. But I'm happy that no one was hurt by the fire. And actually I had considered making a video about RV fires too. So thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do. Safe and happy travels to you!

Just an update that I had found out today. I guess that they were thinking that it was caused by a refrigerator leak? Freon is flammable I guess. They pulled over and quickly unhitched out of fear of the LP exploding. Luckily for them they were by a larger city and the fire department quickly responded. So everything that is salvageable is being hauled in a U-Haul as they finish up their 2 week vacation. And yes. Fortunately everyone is ok.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with the product here. Have safe and happy RV travels!

Fleetwood is on my list of recommended Class A brands. I feel it would be well worth seriously considering. I hope that helps.

@@RVInspectionAndCare immensely it helps. We put a offer in on this model

So glad you like them. Thanks for the positive feedback and have safe and happy travels!

I haven't had a lot of personal experience it it myself. It's often seen as a replacement for the Schwintek system since it has been misused so frequently by RV manufacturers who love installing it on large and heavy slides to save money when it wasn't really designed for that application. And what I have heard and seen so far indicates that a lot of people are happy with the swap.

I wouldn't go that far myself. I know several RVers who are willing to pay to have service techs do whatever is needed on their RV and they make out just fine especially if they have all the work done by a service tech or facility that they know and trust. Of course, it costs more to do it that way, but it's very doable.

You're very welcome Robert. Thanks for watching!

I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion!

That's a great full time RVing rig you have. I hope you have a lot of fun experiences in it!

A lot of Class B+ RVs have a smallish cargo capacity issue. But since there is no problem with them towing a trailer behind the RV, that allows for plenty of cargo storage in the trailer. And the RVs are small enough that you don't need another vehicle for short trips around town or errands anyway.

But it is true that if you pass the load capacity it's a safty and security low issue to travel. Also bad for the structure. I love the tiffin wayfare its beautiful. But, not we are talking about the pull another car. Is the cargo of passenger think that you need to add for dayly normal journey. How much weight can I add if in the door yellow stickers said 96Lb

@@javiergonzalez6920 Like I said, if you don't have much cargo capacity in the RV itself, just tow a trailer that can carry the items you want to take with you instead. A lot of Class B+ RVers do this to resolve the low cargo capacity issue.

There are a lot of advantages of having a diesel engine and drivetrain in your RV. And most Caterpillar engines mated with Allison transmissions tend to be pretty reliable and that setup is made for lasting a long time too. But when you have a repair that must be made, and especially if it is a major repair, it can be incredibly expensive. So keep that in mind. A lot of RVers loved the Workhorse chassis with the Chevy engine and it's too bad they don't still compete with the Ford chassis and engine now. Both of those gas powered engines tend to be very reliable overall, but if I had to choose, I would say that the Workhorse chassis with the Chevy engine might come out a little better in my opinion. But whatever you choose, be sure to get a fluid analysis done on any engine that old to find out if there are any hidden issues that could surprise you. I hope that helps.

@@RVInspectionAndCare it does help. Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for adding that to the conversation. Safe and happy RV travels to you!

Yes, as a 71y/o solo female nomad 5+ traveling in campervan across US, it’s all about SAFETY these days & maintaining the vehicle. 😮

Thanks for the positive feedback Kathy. Hopefully our full time RVing experience will be helpful for others considering the lifestyle.

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

There are several motorhomes that can be used for FTing. And lots of fifth wheels as well. Travel trailers are more of a challenge.

Brinkley?

@@Happy_trails_and_tails LOL ... be sure to watch next week's video. It's all about Brinkley fifth wheels. And your answer will be in that video.

@@Happy_trails_and_tails looks like just trailers. No Class C?

Yes, it does. But there are ways to keep costs down too.

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.

@@RVInspectionAndCare Thanks for your advice.

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!