Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Before you hit the road on your next RV trip, make sure you’re not making these common (and costly) mistakes. We’ve made more than a few ourselves — from a tire blowout on the highway to almost driving away with our power cord still plugged in 😬 — and trust us… these are lessons you only want to learn once.
In this video, we’re sharing 10 RV mistakes to avoid before leaving the campground, plus the simple checks we now do every single travel day to keep our RV safe and stress-free.
Whether you’re new to RV life or a seasoned traveler, these quick pre-trip checks can help prevent damage, delays, and expensive repairs.
👇 Let us know in the comments:
What’s one thing you ALWAYS check before hitting the road?
👇 Helpful Links & More
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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 10 RV Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Before You Leave
00:38 Not Checking Your Tires
01:32 Not Checking Those Batteries
02:02 Not Checking Your Fluids
02:41 Not Running Your Generator
03:17 Not Checking Your Slides
03:53 Not Checking Your Water Systems
04:41 Not Checking Your Roof
05:43 Not Checking Your Towing System
06:39 Not Checking Your Appliances
07:34 Not Slowing Down
08:58 Most Important!
09:19 Question for you????
We hope you enjoy this video and that it inspires you to keep your adventures going! Happy camping and safe travels from our RV family to yours! Thanks for watching!
✌🏼Mike and Shelley💙
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*This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.
Disclosure: Please note this post may contain affiliate links. This means – at no additional cost to you – we earn a commission if you make a purchase using our links. We only link to products and companies we use and recommend.
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Before you hit the road on your next RV trip, make sure you’re not making these common (and costly) mistakes. We’ve made more than a few ourselves — from a tire blowout on the highway to almost driving away with our power cord still plugged in 😬 — and trust us… these are lessons you only want to learn once.
In this video, we’re sharing 10 RV mistakes to avoid before leaving the campground, plus the simple checks we now do every single travel day to keep our RV safe and stress-free.
Whether you’re new to RV life or a seasoned traveler, these quick pre-trip checks can help prevent damage, delays, and expensive repairs.
👇 Let us know in the comments:
What’s one thing you ALWAYS check before hitting the road?
👇 Helpful Links & More
🔗 Watch this video next:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjoK2f4Oi1erpMCLRoQA8LpArr8r5Ovs8&si=JruSt85ljxMbcOC3
🛠️ RV Gear We Use & Recommend::
🛒 Our Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/campinwiththeconfers
🍇🍷🍺🐮We love Harvest Host! Use this link to learn more and receive 15% off your Harvest Hosts membership: harvest-hosts.com/28KL611/2CTPL
🚌RV Life Pro (Trip Wizard): Clink the link and use Coupon Code CWTC25 to get 25% off at rvlife.com
🚐💦💦Blu Technology Water Filtration System
Use this link for a 7% Discount goblutech.com/iocopvoq
💸 See our Website for more discounts: campinwiththeconfers.com/our-affiliates
👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe🤠
🎥👉youtube.com/channel/UCcCS2nIikadyxykKmVb7uqg?sub_confirmation=1
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 10 RV Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Before You Leave
00:38 Not Checking Your Tires
01:32 Not Checking Those Batteries
02:02 Not Checking Your Fluids
02:41 Not Running Your Generator
03:17 Not Checking Your Slides
03:53 Not Checking Your Water Systems
04:41 Not Checking Your Roof
05:43 Not Checking Your Towing System
06:39 Not Checking Your Appliances
07:34 Not Slowing Down
08:58 Most Important!
09:19 Question for you????
We hope you enjoy this video and that it inspires you to keep your adventures going! Happy camping and safe travels from our RV family to yours! Thanks for watching!
✌🏼Mike and Shelley💙
👋🏻👋🏻Connect with us on Social Media👋🏻👋🏻
🔴➡️Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCcCS2nIikadyxykKmVb7uqg?sub_confirmation=1
🔵➡️Facebook: facebook.com/campinwiththeconfers
🟣➡️Instagram: instagram.com/campinwiththeconfers
🟡➡️Tiktok: tiktok.com/@campinwiththeconfers
👉Email: campinwiththeconfers@gmail.com
🌐 Website & Newsletter signup: campinwiththeconfers.com
*This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.
Disclosure: Please note this post may contain affiliate links. This means – at no additional cost to you – we earn a commission if you make a purchase using our links. We only link to products and companies we use and recommend.
#RVLife #RVTips #RVTravel #MotorhomeLive #CampingLife #RVing #TravelTrailer #FifthWheel #CampgroundLiving
