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- RV Year
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- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- London Aire 4551
- RV Length
- 45
- Chassis
- Spartan
- TOW/TOAD
- 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Many people are buying new RV's and have no idea that they are doing something wrong until they are told. This thread is here for you. I see this as a collection of generally rookie mistakes all the way to plain out disrespectful. I have been guilty of a few myself, as we all have.
To get things started, here is my initial list:
* When fueling your diesel motorhome and it burps diesel down the side of your RV -- DO NOT USE THE WINDOW SCRUBBER TO CLEAN IT. Either prepare ahead of time and use your own towels, or the towels provided. It's ok to use the bucket to get your rag wet, but not to dip diesel back in the bucket.
* When fueling in the truck lanes - be sure to pull all the way forward once done. Your TOAD should clear the pump and allow someone to walk behind the toad and the front of the next truck. Once parked there, you can then go into the store to buy your food, etc. Not while pumping fuel.
* When parked at a campground, having a porch light on while your away is ok. Having your external lights on all night is not ok. This is a nuisance for those that want to see dark skys and enjoy the stars.
* When you arrive at your campsite for the first time -- take it slow. Don't get stressed. The most mistakes I have seen happen while parking, where the pilot and co pilot are not communicating well. The louder you yell at each other, the large the crowds will be.
* Do not leave your awnings out when you leave camp. This is a good way to lose an awning. Winds will destroy these very quickly. Awnings should only be deployed when you are there to enjoy them -- and to ensure they are safe to use.
* Do not leave your black tank valve open. You should keep your gray tank shut most of the time as well, as having a healthy portion of gray water will help flush your hose when you do dump your black water. Most of the time you should have your black tank 85% - 100% full before flushing, as this will help remove any solids. Once you flush, add at least one toilet full of water back into the tank. I prefer several.
* do not dump your tanks in a public parking lot.
* Do not dump your black water anywhere except for a proper septic system
* DO not dump your gray water on the ground unless the area allows it and has sufficient drainage away from others.
* Pick up after your animals. It doesn't matter where you are, or how secluded it feels---pick up after your animals.
* Do not leave your dogs chained up to your RV outside when you leave. They bark until you come back
*Always keep your dog on a leash. It doesn't matter how well behaved your dog is, a leash is mandatory in most states, and courteous in all states. My dogs are on a leash, but if your dog approaches, my dog will eat your dog. -- Keep your dog on a leash.
To get things started, here is my initial list:
* When fueling your diesel motorhome and it burps diesel down the side of your RV -- DO NOT USE THE WINDOW SCRUBBER TO CLEAN IT. Either prepare ahead of time and use your own towels, or the towels provided. It's ok to use the bucket to get your rag wet, but not to dip diesel back in the bucket.
* When fueling in the truck lanes - be sure to pull all the way forward once done. Your TOAD should clear the pump and allow someone to walk behind the toad and the front of the next truck. Once parked there, you can then go into the store to buy your food, etc. Not while pumping fuel.
* When parked at a campground, having a porch light on while your away is ok. Having your external lights on all night is not ok. This is a nuisance for those that want to see dark skys and enjoy the stars.
* When you arrive at your campsite for the first time -- take it slow. Don't get stressed. The most mistakes I have seen happen while parking, where the pilot and co pilot are not communicating well. The louder you yell at each other, the large the crowds will be.
* Do not leave your awnings out when you leave camp. This is a good way to lose an awning. Winds will destroy these very quickly. Awnings should only be deployed when you are there to enjoy them -- and to ensure they are safe to use.
* Do not leave your black tank valve open. You should keep your gray tank shut most of the time as well, as having a healthy portion of gray water will help flush your hose when you do dump your black water. Most of the time you should have your black tank 85% - 100% full before flushing, as this will help remove any solids. Once you flush, add at least one toilet full of water back into the tank. I prefer several.
* do not dump your tanks in a public parking lot.
* Do not dump your black water anywhere except for a proper septic system
* DO not dump your gray water on the ground unless the area allows it and has sufficient drainage away from others.
* Pick up after your animals. It doesn't matter where you are, or how secluded it feels---pick up after your animals.
* Do not leave your dogs chained up to your RV outside when you leave. They bark until you come back
*Always keep your dog on a leash. It doesn't matter how well behaved your dog is, a leash is mandatory in most states, and courteous in all states. My dogs are on a leash, but if your dog approaches, my dog will eat your dog. -- Keep your dog on a leash.
