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Setting Up & Connecting at the Campground - Season 1

Series: Setting Up & Connecting at the Campground
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Episodes
8
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

For the novice RV owner, setting up at the campground can be somewhat overwhelming. It can take quite a long time and can be frustrating if things don't go smoothly.

However, it doesn't have to be that difficult if you develop a checklist and know a few handy tips to make the procedure go faster and more enjoyable.

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Episodes

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1. Session 1: Entering the Campground

3m

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It is a good idea to stop at the main office to learn about what restrictions are there on pets, generators, campfires, and bringing your own firewood. Getting the "lay of the land" beforehand makes the journey inside much easier.

2. Session 2: Choosing the Proper Site For You

3m

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Knowing your rigs unique requirements will help choosing the right site! Do you have a satellite dish and need a clear line of site to the South, or need additional room for an awning and a slide out on the other side? All these and more are covered helping choose a site that fits your needs.

3. Session 3: Pull Into The Pad

15m

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Most first time RVers struggle with maneuvering in the tight confines of a campground. Using a technic known as the "S" maneuver as you pull up puts the trailer at a slight angle to the pad making the turn less tight. Knowing how your trailer and tow vehicle turn is important as well as the turning radius.

4. Session 4: Extending the Slide Rooms

4m

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Before extending any slide room, it's important to check inside and out for items that may be in the way of the slide. Lawn chairs stored inside the rig or trees, garbage cans, and electrical posts can cause quite a bit of damage.

5. Session 5: Connecting Water

7m

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All campgrounds must certify their water source and post an MSDS sheet in the office. However, bacteria or arsenic can infiltrate a well system between certifications and it's important to check the quality and hardness of the water before connecting to your rig.

6. Session 6: Connecting Sewer Hose

9m

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A sewer cap with a smaller garden hose fitting allows owners to slowly open the small cap to make sure no sewage leaked by the valve rather than opening the large cap and risking a disaster! A clear elbow provides a visual to make sure the tank is completely empty.

Extended Details

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Artists

Dave Solbergactor