Hey WheelsUp! Thank you so much for your kind words. Danny and I take pride in maintaining our Promaster and making sure it's always in tip-top shape for our adventures. We've definitely had our fair share of challenges on the road, but we always find a way to keep moving forward. Thanks for following along on our journey!
Hey Desmond! Thanks for your comment and for your concern about the ball joint. We really appreciate your feedback and we'll definitely consider changing both sides in the future. We always want to make sure our van is safe and reliable for our adventures! Have a great day!
Yup. The one is new and the other 1st might be going bad soon after. 2 because the one is new and will put more stress on the other one. My uncle who is a mechanic learned us to always change in 2's or 4's
@Zianeshka Sparen Hey Zianeshka! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's great to hear that your uncle, being a mechanic, has taught you some valuable advice about changing parts in pairs. It definitely makes sense to avoid putting extra stress on one component when you have a new one in place. Safety first, right? Keep up the good work and stay safe on the road! 😊🚐🐾
Hey Maggie! Haha, Emily does have her moments of pure craziness, but that's what makes her so awesome! I love her enthusiasm and energy, it's infectious! Thanks for watching and commenting on our videos!
Hi there conchscooter! Thank you for leaving a comment. That's great to hear that you found him a smart and knowledgeable mechanic. Thanks for watching and being a part of our community!
Happy to return the favor and make your guys' day too! Funny -- I've just, in the last month or so, rediscovered PB and Banana -- I have a banana almost every day, but lately I've been craving peanut butter with it. I figure I need the protein and amino-acids (from nuts) maybe. Been going a llittle bit overboard on it, maybe, but no need for the bread -- just straight PB on banana, holds me over for a good long while. I completely relate to the stress of mechanics diagnosing your vehicle -- I'm dealing with alot of that and it IS stressful even just as a local thing. But it is a sign of a truly good and honest mechanic -- they don't want to just "throw parts at it" and hope it solves the problem ( they still get paid either way so why care?). Especially if the problem is intermittent and re-occurs at a really inconvenient time. I understood that the clacking/clicking noise would have been coming from the CV shaft where the grease had leaked out from the cover. The noise is revealing that it's life expectancy is shortened -- how short? Who knows? A 3/4 Ton Van should use reasonably durable components, so you may have awhile yet. These things can go a long time and deteriorate slowly -- it would be ideal if you could re-grease and somehow seal it again. The friction and heat are what will kill it. Other than that, I'd say just avoid sudden throttle increases/ acceleration especially with the wheels turned a lot. Mostly parking manoeuvres in tight spots are likely the worst for it - or stopping and starting on hills with your fully loaded van. And no burnouts! Wishing you well. Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Hey Adrian, thanks for your comment! No burnouts... aww man!! 😝🤣 So glad to hear you've rediscovered the delicious combo of PB and banana, it's one of our favorites too! Totally agree with you on the mechanics, it's always stressful but we're lucky to have found a good and honest one. And thanks for the advice on the CV shaft, we'll definitely keep that in mind and try to avoid any sudden accelerations. Hope you're having a great day up in North Vancouver! Cheers!
I'm so glad you guys found the needed part without paying something expensive, hope it helps. Thanks for sharing you guys gorgeous traveling content with us. Nice bike skills man 👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're always happy to share our adventures with you and we're glad you enjoyed watching the biking skills. It's been such a fun journey so far and we're grateful for all the support we receive from people like you. We hope you continue to follow us on our journey! 😊
The mechanic is talking about the CVJ- constant velocity joint, look that up so you understand. The ball joint is worn out and needed to be replaced , mechanics aren’t always exaggerating what is wrong, it’s your choice to take their advice or not. It helps if you understand that vehicles do require maintenance.
Hi Cindy! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your helpful advice. The thing is that we had my parents bring that CV half shaft down less than 6 months ago and had it installed. You're absolutely right, vehicles do require maintenance and it's always better to be safe than sorry. Have a great day! :)
@@the.vandersons Thanks for your response, I didn’t want to sound harsh , you are doing an awful lot of travel on poor roads etc., and tradesmen are often mistrusted and are judged by people who really don’t know what the mechanic knows. Throwing shade on the mechanics who try to keep you rolling just builds more mistrust in other travellers, Emily was probably just frustrated! Safe travels!
@Cindy Hey Cindy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We definitely rely on mechanics to keep us rolling and we've met some amazing ones along the way who have gone above and beyond to help us out. It's all part of the adventure, right? Safe travels to you too! 😊🚐✨
Emily- I laughed out loud at your stamina pronunciations 😂. I’m glad you were able to get the ball joint, better safe than sorry. Brazil sounds wonderful despite the communication issues 😊
Hey Tania! I'm so glad I could make you laugh with my pronunciation struggles, haha. And yes, safety first, right? Better to have a spare part and not need it than the other way around. Brazil has been amazing so far, even with the language barrier. It's all part of the adventure! Thanks for your lovely comment :)
I hope you get more subs, you really deserve it and don't understand why you don't have more subs. This is such great content. I know this isn't ideal, but if you can get one of your videos to go viral like Snow and Curt did with "The Scariest Moment in Vanlife" I think they gained most of their audience from that. For some reason people like to click on that kinda stuff. Hopefully, nothing bad happens but maybe if you can orchestrate some kind of tragedy, that's not too disingenuous, where you're totally safe, you could get some traction lol. I just want to see you guys at your full potential and have all the backing that will take you to the top. I can't believe what high quality content you have been able to do and can only imagine how great this channel would be with limitless possibilities.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Zack! We're so grateful for every subscriber we have and love creating content that people enjoy. While we don't necessarily want to orchestrate any tragedies (did you see about the RUclipsr who crashed his own plane for views! whoa!), we do hope to continue sharing our adventures and connecting with more people along the way. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy our content!
@@the.vandersons That's insane! There is this one RUclipsr that puts "SCAMMED" in almost every RUclips title and has millions of followers with that clickbait. It's sad that something like that receives so many followers versus an epic trip to Antarctica. But real supporters are always better than phoney ones. This is why I watch your content because it's adventurous and real. ♥️
@Zack Vance Thank you so much for your kind words, Zack! We really appreciate your support and love hearing that our content resonates with adventurous and genuine people like you. ♥️
Hey Isabel! Yes, having a mini garage in the back of our van is definitely helpful. And we hope we won't need it too much either! Thanks for the well wishes, we're definitely enjoying Brazil so far! Have a great day!
Hey Mario! Thanks for your suggestion. We actually try to recycle and repurpose as much as possible, so we'll be sure to dispose of the old ball joint responsibly. Have a great day!
Vejo tudo escrito em inglês, mas eu irei escrever em português, vejo que vocês são incríveis! So de fazer uma viajem com esta magnitude de distância tudo se torna mais difícil....O Brasil é um Pais enorme com muita distancia de estado para estado devido o tamanho de cada estado ser grande em km ,espero que vocês aproveitaram muito suas viagens.casal lindo parabéns por seus amor aos animais.
Hi Omar! Thank you so much for your positive comment and support! Van life definitely has its challenges, but it's also incredibly rewarding and allows us to explore so many amazing places. We're glad you enjoyed the video and hope to keep sharing our adventures with you! 💚🌎🚐🐾
@Omar Rodrigues Hey Omar! Thanks for the thumbs up and emojis! Do you enjoy biking too? It's one of my favorite ways to explore new places and get some exercise. 😊🚲
@Omar Rodrigues Hi Omar! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your favorite vacation spot with us. Florianopolis sounds like a beautiful place to visit and explore. We'll definitely keep it in mind for our future travels. Have you ever visited any other places in South America? We love discovering new destinations and learning about different cultures. Cheers! 🌴🐶🐱🚐
Doce de Banana (Banana Candy/Jelly is very common in whole Brazil, it indeed has a very dark colour like that. But usually I don't like these industrialized versions, the ones home made, in my opinion, taste better and more natural. And your bike skills are great!
Hi Tairon! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the banana jelly in Brazil. I completely agree with you, homemade versions always taste better and more natural. As for my bike skills, I appreciate your kind words! Have a great day!
I think I would be so stressed out with those vehicle problems! I get that way when anything goes wrong in my own town, but you had to deal with it in a place you didn't speak the language. Wow. I hope that clacking sound isn't anything serious. That's scary. On a lighter note, Grahm would never go far from you because he knows good slaves are hard to come by. Plus, he loves you all, even Sombrita. I wish you all the luck for your travels and can't wait till the next vid. Thank you again.
Hey BoriquaBBW! Thanks for your comment. Yeah, vehicle problems can be a bit stressful, but we try to stay positive and find solutions. And you're right 😂 Graham is very loyal and loves being close to us. Sombrita is a bit more independent, but they both get along well. We're glad you enjoyed the video and we can't wait to share more of our adventures with you. Thanks for your support!
I was wondering, when you get back to the USA will it be for a break and then travel some more in the America or back to explore other countries? I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Pat! Thanks for watching and enjoying our videos! As of now, we're not sure what our plans are when we get back to the USA. We might take a break and travel around our beautiful country or we might explore other countries. We are open to any adventure that comes our way! Stay tuned and keep watching our videos to find out!
the clanking might be that your reverse is almost shot. Remember when you did repairs in Chile? He should have installed all the new parts of the transmission repair kit there. I hope you last the rest of the way.
Hi Mario! Thanks for your concern. We actually did get a full transmission repair in Chile, but it's possible that something else is causing the clanking noise. We're taking it to a mechanic in the US to get it checked out. Fingers crossed that it's nothing major and we can keep adventuring in our van with Graham and Sombrita!
@@the.vandersons Careful guys, a vehicle with so much wear and tear can get to where it costs more to repair than buying a newer one. I'm in Philly. When you are back it would be nice meeting you in person.
@Mario Cooke Hey Mario! Thanks for your concern, and we would love to meet you in person when we get back to Philly! It's always great to connect with our viewers.
That’s my biggest worry about travelling in other countries with our old rv. Finding parts and mechanical help. You two seem to pretty much take it in stride. 👍🏼 Good luck with the rest of your journey north.
Hi Lance and Shelley! Thanks for watching our videos and for your kind words. We definitely understand your concerns about finding parts and mechanical help when traveling in other countries. We always try to be prepared and carry extra tools and spare parts, just in case. We hope you continue to follow along on our journey and we wish you safe and happy travels in your RV!
@Lance and Shelley Peters-en Thank you so much, Lance and Shelley! I'm thrilled to hear that you'll be sticking around for our adventures. It means a lot to us to have such supportive and adventurous viewers like you. We can't wait to share more of our travels and experiences with you. Have a great day!
Another great video! Are you guys now certified RAM Promaster mechanics now? I think you now that Van inside and out! Good find on the Dulce de Banana. Love you both!
Hey Andy! Thanks for the kind words! We're definitely getting more and more familiar with the ins and outs of our RAM Promaster, but we're far from being certified mechanics! Haha! We just do our best to take good care of our van and try to fix any issues that come up along the way. And yes, that dulce de banana was a real gem! So glad we stumbled upon it. Sending love back to you!
Hey Roberto! Thanks for your comment. Oh no, I hope everything is ok with the van! It's always a relief when you can identify the issue and get it fixed. Feel free to share any advice or tips for maintaining a van, as we're always learning and looking to take good care of our home on wheels. Take care!
Hola Mateo! Me alegra mucho que estés disfrutando de Uruguay. Es un país hermoso con mucho que ofrecer. ¿Hay algún lugar en particular que te haya gustado más? ¡Saludos desde Sudamérica!
@Helio Machado Hi Helio! Thank you so much for the warm welcome to Brazil. We're already having an amazing time here and can't wait to explore more. And thanks for the tip about sitting on the left side of the train - we'll definitely keep that in mind. Have a great day!
Thank you so much, Kelly! That means a lot to me. I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content. Do you have any favorite videos or destinations you'd like to see us explore in the future?
@@the.vandersons I know taking your van overseas is a much bigger deal -- but Morocco is incredible and I think an extended visit in a van would be wonderful
@Kelly Hunsaker Hi Kelly! Thanks for your comment. We totally agree with you, Morocco is one of the most incredible places we've visited on our travels. We haven't taken our van there yet, but it's definitely on our list. We can only imagine how amazing it would be to explore the country in our van with Graham and Sombrita. Have you been to Morocco before? If so, do you have any recommendations for places to visit or things to do? We'd love to hear them!
I'm not a mechanic, but sounds like that clack is coming from a bad 'coxim' (Idk the name in English), probably from the gearbox. It should be a simple task, if not were by the fact the original parts of your vehicle are hard to find here, as you already know. Maybe in São Paulo you have a better luck with it, because the market there is a lot bigger. In the case of you wanting to change it here in Brazil. If you stop by Curitiba again, I recommend you to go to Costelão Curitibano, to eat some ribs and drink beer, it's a fkng classic. In the paranaense coastline try to not skip Morretes and Ilha do Mel. And if I were you, I would take Santa Catarina as the cherry on top of Brazil instead of Rio, it relatively has a good amount of natural beauty, but with a lot less chaos, which is also important, if you know what I mean. Again, good luck with your journey through our 'peculiar' land.
Hey Dan! Thanks for the advice on the 'coxim' and the tips on where to go in Brazil! We'll definitely check out Costelão Curitibano and the places you recommended. We're always on the lookout for good vegan options too, so if you know of any, please let us know! As for Santa Catarina, we'll definitely head there. We're all about natural beauty, so that sounds perfect for us. Thanks again for the comment and happy travels to you too!
@the.vandersons Wait, something occurred to me. They would not test in front of you, if the final result would not actually fix it. Unless they would change extra parts outside of their diagnostic, as the one I said, f. ex. It's just that the movement of your motor, to me, looks too loose. But maybe it is just the way it is. I think they're honest, but that doesn't mean they would not charge you a kidney for it. Anyway, the rule is that you try at least 3 budgets. About the vegan stuff, yea I know where you can find some good restaurants. It's in India. You are in the south of Latin America, enjoy the beef and seafood. Being here is sort of rare, right? So enjoy it. That reminds me of another curitibano classic dish, carne de onça (jaguar meat), it's raw beef, goes very good with booze. Look it up.
@Dan Hey Dan, thanks for your input! We actually did get a second opinion and they confirmed that the loose movement of the motor looks odd. And thanks for the restaurant recommendation, we'll definitely keep that in mind for our future travels. As for carne de onça, sounds good! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
Oh my god you need what is called a cotter pin or a Lock nuts the way they have doubled up these will come undone look then up yes the cotter pin would be best just drill the whole. And really you should have replaced both sides.
Hi AlanJohn! Thanks for your comment and advice. We always appreciate suggestions from our viewers. We'll definitely look into drilling the hole for cotter pin. And you're right, we should have replaced both sides, but we'll make sure to do that next time. Happy adventuring!
12:37 is a wrong train of thoughts!!!! As a woman an issue could prrsist 1, 2 or 3 years but eventually it could blow up in something major destroying other parts. I am not saying this to get you scared.
Hey Zianeshka! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I understand and it's always important to address any concerns and take care of ourselves and the spaceship. Stay positive and take care! 😊
Your resilience is amazing, Emily, even if you don’t think you have much stamina left for travel. A little break and you may miss it. Glad you have a temporary solution anyway. ✌️❤️🚐
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's true, sometimes we all need a little break to recharge and refocus. But I know that the wanderlust bug always finds a way of creeping back into our hearts! I'm grateful for our temporary solution and excited for the adventures that await us. Sending love and peace your way! 🌺🌞🐾
Shout out to Danny and Emily for keeping the Promaster running all through N and S America. More than a few can't even keep them running in the USA.
Hey WheelsUp! Thank you so much for your kind words. Danny and I take pride in maintaining our Promaster and making sure it's always in tip-top shape for our adventures. We've definitely had our fair share of challenges on the road, but we always find a way to keep moving forward. Thanks for following along on our journey!
I think the mechanics have been giving you good advice. That ball joint was well worn, the only thing is you should have changed both sides.
Hey Desmond! Thanks for your comment and for your concern about the ball joint. We really appreciate your feedback and we'll definitely consider changing both sides in the future. We always want to make sure our van is safe and reliable for our adventures! Have a great day!
Yup. The one is new and the other 1st might be going bad soon after.
2 because the one is new and will put more stress on the other one.
My uncle who is a mechanic learned us to always change in 2's or 4's
@Zianeshka Sparen Hey Zianeshka! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's great to hear that your uncle, being a mechanic, has taught you some valuable advice about changing parts in pairs. It definitely makes sense to avoid putting extra stress on one component when you have a new one in place. Safety first, right? Keep up the good work and stay safe on the road! 😊🚐🐾
Ok…. Emily went officially BANANAS 😂
Hey Maggie! Haha, Emily does have her moments of pure craziness, but that's what makes her so awesome! I love her enthusiasm and energy, it's infectious! Thanks for watching and commenting on our videos!
That mechanic is smart. The Promasters from 2014-2021 use the Dodge journey transmission. Smart man.
Hi there conchscooter! Thank you for leaving a comment. That's great to hear that you found him a smart and knowledgeable mechanic. Thanks for watching and being a part of our community!
Happy to return the favor and make your guys' day too!
Funny -- I've just, in the last month or so, rediscovered PB and Banana -- I have a banana almost every day, but lately I've been craving peanut butter with it. I figure I need the protein and amino-acids (from nuts) maybe. Been going a llittle bit overboard on it, maybe, but no need for the bread -- just straight PB on banana, holds me over for a good long while.
I completely relate to the stress of mechanics diagnosing your vehicle -- I'm dealing with alot of that and it IS stressful even just as a local thing. But it is a sign of a truly good and honest mechanic -- they don't want to just "throw parts at it" and hope it solves the problem ( they still get paid either way so why care?). Especially if the problem is intermittent and re-occurs at a really inconvenient time.
I understood that the clacking/clicking noise would have been coming from the CV shaft where the grease had leaked out from the cover. The noise is revealing that it's life expectancy is shortened -- how short? Who knows? A 3/4 Ton Van should use reasonably durable components, so you may have awhile yet.
These things can go a long time and deteriorate slowly -- it would be ideal if you could re-grease and somehow seal it again. The friction and heat are what will kill it.
Other than that, I'd say just avoid sudden throttle increases/ acceleration especially with the wheels turned a lot. Mostly parking manoeuvres in tight spots are likely the worst for it - or stopping and starting on hills with your fully loaded van. And no burnouts! Wishing you well.
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Hey Adrian, thanks for your comment! No burnouts... aww man!! 😝🤣 So glad to hear you've rediscovered the delicious combo of PB and banana, it's one of our favorites too!
Totally agree with you on the mechanics, it's always stressful but we're lucky to have found a good and honest one. And thanks for the advice on the CV shaft, we'll definitely keep that in mind and try to avoid any sudden accelerations.
Hope you're having a great day up in North Vancouver! Cheers!
I'm so glad you guys found the needed part without paying something expensive, hope it helps. Thanks for sharing you guys gorgeous traveling content with us. Nice bike skills man 👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're always happy to share our adventures with you and we're glad you enjoyed watching the biking skills. It's been such a fun journey so far and we're grateful for all the support we receive from people like you. We hope you continue to follow us on our journey! 😊
The mechanic is talking about the CVJ- constant velocity joint, look that up so you understand. The ball joint is worn out and needed to be replaced , mechanics aren’t always exaggerating what is wrong, it’s your choice to take their advice or not. It helps if you understand that vehicles do require maintenance.
Hi Cindy! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your helpful advice. The thing is that we had my parents bring that CV half shaft down less than 6 months ago and had it installed. You're absolutely right, vehicles do require maintenance and it's always better to be safe than sorry. Have a great day! :)
@@the.vandersons Thanks for your response, I didn’t want to sound harsh , you are doing an awful lot of travel on poor roads etc., and tradesmen are often mistrusted and are judged by people who really don’t know what the mechanic knows. Throwing shade on the mechanics who try to keep you rolling just builds more mistrust in other travellers, Emily was probably just frustrated! Safe travels!
@Cindy Hey Cindy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We definitely rely on mechanics to keep us rolling and we've met some amazing ones along the way who have gone above and beyond to help us out. It's all part of the adventure, right? Safe travels to you too! 😊🚐✨
Emily- I laughed out loud at your stamina pronunciations 😂. I’m glad you were able to get the ball joint, better safe than sorry. Brazil sounds wonderful despite the communication issues 😊
Hey Tania! I'm so glad I could make you laugh with my pronunciation struggles, haha. And yes, safety first, right? Better to have a spare part and not need it than the other way around. Brazil has been amazing so far, even with the language barrier. It's all part of the adventure! Thanks for your lovely comment :)
I hope you get more subs, you really deserve it and don't understand why you don't have more subs. This is such great content. I know this isn't ideal, but if you can get one of your videos to go viral like Snow and Curt did with "The Scariest Moment in Vanlife" I think they gained most of their audience from that. For some reason people like to click on that kinda stuff. Hopefully, nothing bad happens but maybe if you can orchestrate some kind of tragedy, that's not too disingenuous, where you're totally safe, you could get some traction lol. I just want to see you guys at your full potential and have all the backing that will take you to the top. I can't believe what high quality content you have been able to do and can only imagine how great this channel would be with limitless possibilities.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Zack! We're so grateful for every subscriber we have and love creating content that people enjoy. While we don't necessarily want to orchestrate any tragedies (did you see about the RUclipsr who crashed his own plane for views! whoa!), we do hope to continue sharing our adventures and connecting with more people along the way. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy our content!
@@the.vandersons That's insane! There is this one RUclipsr that puts "SCAMMED" in almost every RUclips title and has millions of followers with that clickbait. It's sad that something like that receives so many followers versus an epic trip to Antarctica. But real supporters are always better than phoney ones. This is why I watch your content because it's adventurous and real. ♥️
@Zack Vance Thank you so much for your kind words, Zack! We really appreciate your support and love hearing that our content resonates with adventurous and genuine people like you. ♥️
You guys have a mini garage, in the back, I hope you won’t need them. Good to clear your space and see what you have. Enjoy Brazil
Hey Isabel! Yes, having a mini garage in the back of our van is definitely helpful. And we hope we won't need it too much either! Thanks for the well wishes, we're definitely enjoying Brazil so far! Have a great day!
once they install the new ball joint, if everything works alright, throw away the old part. it's worn all the way down
Hey Mario! Thanks for your suggestion. We actually try to recycle and repurpose as much as possible, so we'll be sure to dispose of the old ball joint responsibly. Have a great day!
Vejo tudo escrito em inglês, mas eu irei escrever em português, vejo que vocês são incríveis! So de fazer uma viajem com esta magnitude de distância tudo se torna mais difícil....O Brasil é um Pais enorme com muita distancia de estado para estado devido o tamanho de cada estado ser grande em km ,espero que vocês aproveitaram muito suas viagens.casal lindo parabéns por seus amor aos animais.
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Van life is not for amateurs
Another great video
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Hi Omar! Thank you so much for your positive comment and support! Van life definitely has its challenges, but it's also incredibly rewarding and allows us to explore so many amazing places. We're glad you enjoyed the video and hope to keep sharing our adventures with you! 💚🌎🚐🐾
@@the.vandersons👍🙋♂️
A nice place to visit is florianopolis an island near the Coast of parana is where i go on vacation
Parana Coast is cold 👍👍🙋♂️
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@Omar Rodrigues Hey Omar! Thanks for the thumbs up and emojis! Do you enjoy biking too? It's one of my favorite ways to explore new places and get some exercise. 😊🚲
@Omar Rodrigues Hi Omar! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your favorite vacation spot with us. Florianopolis sounds like a beautiful place to visit and explore. We'll definitely keep it in mind for our future travels. Have you ever visited any other places in South America? We love discovering new destinations and learning about different cultures. Cheers! 🌴🐶🐱🚐
Doce de Banana (Banana Candy/Jelly is very common in whole Brazil, it indeed has a very dark colour like that. But usually I don't like these industrialized versions, the ones home made, in my opinion, taste better and more natural.
And your bike skills are great!
Hi Tairon! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the banana jelly in Brazil. I completely agree with you, homemade versions always taste better and more natural. As for my bike skills, I appreciate your kind words! Have a great day!
I think I would be so stressed out with those vehicle problems! I get that way when anything goes wrong in my own town, but you had to deal with it in a place you didn't speak the language. Wow. I hope that clacking sound isn't anything serious. That's scary. On a lighter note, Grahm would never go far from you because he knows good slaves are hard to come by. Plus, he loves you all, even Sombrita. I wish you all the luck for your travels and can't wait till the next vid. Thank you again.
Hey BoriquaBBW! Thanks for your comment. Yeah, vehicle problems can be a bit stressful, but we try to stay positive and find solutions. And you're right 😂 Graham is very loyal and loves being close to us. Sombrita is a bit more independent, but they both get along well. We're glad you enjoyed the video and we can't wait to share more of our adventures with you. Thanks for your support!
Cool, awesome and exciting ❤❤❤cheers 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much, Sam! We're glad to hear that you find our adventures cool, awesome, and exciting. Cheers to you too! 🎉🎉
I was wondering, when you get back to the USA will it be for a break and then travel some more in the America or back to explore other countries? I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Pat! Thanks for watching and enjoying our videos! As of now, we're not sure what our plans are when we get back to the USA. We might take a break and travel around our beautiful country or we might explore other countries. We are open to any adventure that comes our way! Stay tuned and keep watching our videos to find out!
the clanking might be that your reverse is almost shot. Remember when you did repairs in Chile? He should have installed all the new parts of the transmission repair kit there. I hope you last the rest of the way.
Hi Mario! Thanks for your concern. We actually did get a full transmission repair in Chile, but it's possible that something else is causing the clanking noise. We're taking it to a mechanic in the US to get it checked out. Fingers crossed that it's nothing major and we can keep adventuring in our van with Graham and Sombrita!
@@the.vandersons Careful guys, a vehicle with so much wear and tear can get to where it costs more to repair than buying a newer one. I'm in Philly. When you are back it would be nice meeting you in person.
@Mario Cooke Hey Mario! Thanks for your concern, and we would love to meet you in person when we get back to Philly! It's always great to connect with our viewers.
That’s my biggest worry about travelling in other countries with our old rv. Finding parts and mechanical help. You two seem to pretty much take it in stride. 👍🏼
Good luck with the rest of your journey north.
Hi Lance and Shelley! Thanks for watching our videos and for your kind words. We definitely understand your concerns about finding parts and mechanical help when traveling in other countries. We always try to be prepared and carry extra tools and spare parts, just in case. We hope you continue to follow along on our journey and we wish you safe and happy travels in your RV!
@@the.vandersons definitely will keep following you.
@Lance and Shelley Peters-en Thank you so much, Lance and Shelley! I'm thrilled to hear that you'll be sticking around for our adventures. It means a lot to us to have such supportive and adventurous viewers like you. We can't wait to share more of our travels and experiences with you. Have a great day!
Another great video! Are you guys now certified RAM Promaster mechanics now? I think you now that Van inside and out! Good find on the Dulce de Banana. Love you both!
Hey Andy! Thanks for the kind words! We're definitely getting more and more familiar with the ins and outs of our RAM Promaster, but we're far from being certified mechanics! Haha! We just do our best to take good care of our van and try to fix any issues that come up along the way. And yes, that dulce de banana was a real gem! So glad we stumbled upon it. Sending love back to you!
That CV joint was gone. That's why there is less noise. But that's not all you have.
Hey Roberto! Thanks for your comment. Oh no, I hope everything is ok with the van! It's always a relief when you can identify the issue and get it fixed. Feel free to share any advice or tips for maintaining a van, as we're always learning and looking to take good care of our home on wheels. Take care!
Que gozado esta Uruguay!!!
Hola Mateo! Me alegra mucho que estés disfrutando de Uruguay. Es un país hermoso con mucho que ofrecer. ¿Hay algún lugar en particular que te haya gustado más? ¡Saludos desde Sudamérica!
I like this video.
Thank you so much, Morgan! I'm glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
You should go from Curitiba to Morretes by train, the view is wonderfull, once in Morretes eat a barreado (local food)
Thank you so much for the suggestion, Helio! We love experiencing local foods and cultures during our travels. Thank you for watching our adventures!
@@the.vandersons Be welcome and have a good time in Brasil. By the way sit in the left side in the train.
@Helio Machado Hi Helio! Thank you so much for the warm welcome to Brazil. We're already having an amazing time here and can't wait to explore more. And thanks for the tip about sitting on the left side of the train - we'll definitely keep that in mind. Have a great day!
I enjoy all of your videos
Thank you so much, Kelly! That means a lot to me. I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content. Do you have any favorite videos or destinations you'd like to see us explore in the future?
@@the.vandersons I know taking your van overseas is a much bigger deal -- but Morocco is incredible and I think an extended visit in a van would be wonderful
@Kelly Hunsaker Hi Kelly! Thanks for your comment. We totally agree with you, Morocco is one of the most incredible places we've visited on our travels. We haven't taken our van there yet, but it's definitely on our list. We can only imagine how amazing it would be to explore the country in our van with Graham and Sombrita. Have you been to Morocco before? If so, do you have any recommendations for places to visit or things to do? We'd love to hear them!
Part = parte = repuesto = refracción
Hi Roberto! Thanks for commenting on our video. Best regards from your friends adventuring through South America with our furry companions.
I'm not a mechanic, but sounds like that clack is coming from a bad 'coxim' (Idk the name in English), probably from the gearbox.
It should be a simple task, if not were by the fact the original parts of your vehicle are hard to find here, as you already know.
Maybe in São Paulo you have a better luck with it, because the market there is a lot bigger. In the case of you wanting to change it here in Brazil.
If you stop by Curitiba again, I recommend you to go to Costelão Curitibano, to eat some ribs and drink beer, it's a fkng classic. In the paranaense coastline try to not skip Morretes and Ilha do Mel.
And if I were you, I would take Santa Catarina as the cherry on top of Brazil instead of Rio, it relatively has a good amount of natural beauty, but with a lot less chaos, which is also important, if you know what I mean.
Again, good luck with your journey through our 'peculiar' land.
Hey Dan! Thanks for the advice on the 'coxim' and the tips on where to go in Brazil! We'll definitely check out Costelão Curitibano and the places you recommended. We're always on the lookout for good vegan options too, so if you know of any, please let us know! As for Santa Catarina, we'll definitely head there. We're all about natural beauty, so that sounds perfect for us. Thanks again for the comment and happy travels to you too!
@the.vandersons Wait, something occurred to me. They would not test in front of you, if the final result would not actually fix it.
Unless they would change extra parts outside of their diagnostic, as the one I said, f. ex.
It's just that the movement of your motor, to me, looks too loose. But maybe it is just the way it is.
I think they're honest, but that doesn't mean they would not charge you a kidney for it.
Anyway, the rule is that you try at least 3 budgets.
About the vegan stuff, yea I know where you can find some good restaurants. It's in India.
You are in the south of Latin America, enjoy the beef and seafood. Being here is sort of rare, right? So enjoy it.
That reminds me of another curitibano classic dish, carne de onça (jaguar meat), it's raw beef, goes very good with booze. Look it up.
@Dan Hey Dan, thanks for your input! We actually did get a second opinion and they confirmed that the loose movement of the motor looks odd. And thanks for the restaurant recommendation, we'll definitely keep that in mind for our future travels. As for carne de onça, sounds good! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
Oh my god you need what is called a cotter pin or a Lock nuts the way they have doubled up these will come undone look then up yes the cotter pin would be best just drill the whole. And really you should have replaced both sides.
Hi AlanJohn! Thanks for your comment and advice. We always appreciate suggestions from our viewers. We'll definitely look into drilling the hole for cotter pin. And you're right, we should have replaced both sides, but we'll make sure to do that next time. Happy adventuring!
12:37 is a wrong train of thoughts!!!! As a woman an issue could prrsist 1, 2 or 3 years but eventually it could blow up in something major destroying other parts. I am not saying this to get you scared.
Hey Zianeshka! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I understand and it's always important to address any concerns and take care of ourselves and the spaceship. Stay positive and take care! 😊
They ask you for a license plate for the car because of the stealing of cars.
That makes sense. Stay safe and happy travels! 💚✨
Your resilience is amazing, Emily, even if you don’t think you have much stamina left for travel. A little break and you may miss it. Glad you have a temporary solution anyway. ✌️❤️🚐
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's true, sometimes we all need a little break to recharge and refocus. But I know that the wanderlust bug always finds a way of creeping back into our hearts! I'm grateful for our temporary solution and excited for the adventures that await us. Sending love and peace your way! 🌺🌞🐾