Hi guys. Fabulous road trip. I'm a single (widowed) woman in my early 60's. Six years ago I made my second cross country trip by myself, well my sweet dog, Bear..my poodle was with me at that time.... he's resting now. I have begun my new journey with my little rescued Shih Tzu. She's about to turn 12 in a few months...Guess I figured us two ole girls can have just as amazing road, travel experience as we want. Not cross country again by myself, but oh how I love seeing as many beautiful State Parks, the amazing scenery. My last trip was from Arkansas back to home in Seattle. Cross country was from Seattle to a friend's house in North Carolina. I was driving a 1988 Jeep Cherokee...she never gave me a minutes trouble...until the trip home..some valve got stuck and my engine was roaring sitting still. Oh funny, but a quick fix, and I was back on the road. I have one quick question...I'm new to your site, and at the end here you told us some creative ways to pay for the traveling. Perhaps it's too personal to ask, I respect that...but I've always wondered how young, obviously retired?, how do you have the funds to pay for all of it? I sincerely think it's wonderful you can pay for everything you need to keep the adventures going...and you see others doing all this traveling...but they never say how are they paying for everything. At $100 at a time to fill your RV tank...I can't imagine at $4 + a gallon of gas now...ouch. Anyway, me and my little dog with be going camping soon. In the great Pacific Northwest we haven't really warmed up yet... Be safe, and may the road go on forever 🐦🌷
Napa auto parts has a line of brake products called their Fleet line. It was designed for ambulances and police cars and the heavy duty market. Really great quality.
I was having deja vu watching your trip back to TX! In March, I flew to Tampa to pick up a 1993 Geo Tracker (same car as you-really) to drive back to Iowa! I had no A/C either…and no fan/vent/defrost! I had to make 2 trips to O’Reilly’s and a trip to Jiffy Lube before I could even leave Tampa! I ended up buying a 12V fan and clipped it to the passenger overhead handle to blow at the window. Then my “soft” top started to blow off on the interstate, so I had to find a clamp to keep it down for the 20 hour drive! I was by myself…aside from my Bluetooth speaker! Oh, and manual transmission and NO CRUISE CONTROL!! My right calf started cramping on the first day! I feel you! I made it home with no mechanical issues, and I’m working on “Sunny” bit by bit! Will be a great TOAD! Keep up the great videos!
You guys have such a sweet positive outlook and easy manner way of sharing and presenting. Glad you guys and Ruby safely completed your first adventure together. Little story about driving a stick... When I was fresh out of service as an Army officer and about to enter law school in the metro NY area, I needed to get a "new" car to replace a big gas-guzzler I had in the service. With my dad encouraging me, I ended up buying a cute used Datsun 510 hatchback with manual transmission. One problem: I didn't know how to drive a stick shift. My dad said, "By the end of today, you will." He took me out to an abandoned Air Force airfield and, yep, by the end of the day, I could drive that thing, even up and down hills. A year later, I even taught my new boyfriend how to do it. Fast forward 42 years later, and that Datsun remains as the only manual transmission car that "boyfriend" and I have ever owned, but I know I could still drive one if I had to. He's not sure he could...
Keep your windshields covered in RainX, and the sticky bug guts will wash off easier. Not to mention the RainX really improves visibility in bad weather.
I am always impressed by how resilient and resourceful you both are. I really felt the frustration you both must have had over the whole transport issue. Glad to see you now, so close, to the full RV road trip experience though! The culmination of such a long process deserves a massive celebration, so congratulations in advance!!
So you’re going to tow, and you have options on how to do it, but a good trailer may be your best option. You can’t back a vehicle being towed with a tow bar, and while that may not sound like a big deal, it sure could be when it’s the least opportune moment to unhook. And if you choose a trailer you could have storage compartments on it that increase what you can bring with you. I love camping and the adventures from it, but you all are doing more than that, you’ll be living in it, so more space may be a great thing. Just something to consider. Love your videos! And love that you all are from the Bluff!
"Vintage Air" makes self contained A/C systems that mount in cab under the dash so you don't have all the underhood components to deal with. They come in a variety of sizes and BTU's for different vehicles and vintage smaller cab cars/trucks/Hot Rods so you can get one that works for Ruby.
With the experience of a LOT of night driving in the Australian Outback (with stonking great big driving lights on my large 4wd wagon) the BEST thing for bugs on windscreen we've found is antiseptic/antibacterial wipes. Firstly, it takes them off well (some will need more scrubbing than others) and gives the screen a little coating that seems to help them not stick and use as much washer fluid to wipe them off. Then, then extract time you stop, just wipe over with the wipes again and go for it.
I just returned from a two week road trip in Albania with a manual transmission rental car. It was so much fun to drive a stick after 30 years. When I got back to St Louis it took me a couple days unlearn the muscle memory of driving a manual.
We are in the boating community. You would not believe how much difficulty friends of ours have had making arrangements to have their sailboats shipped via tanker from Mexico to Vitoria, Canada. Contact, no contact, and when they got the deal in place, they were told if they had to have the sailboat sailed to Mazatlan or Mazanillo (you do not get an option …you have to show up in the port the shipping company designates and there is not much advance notice). It is very stressful making the arrangements, including having a motor boat following you so you have a ride back to shore since the sailboat is going on the tanker without you. Then, you have to drive to Victoria and arrive before the tanker arrives, so you can take delivery of the sailboat. One couple we know had their sailboat positioned on the bow of the tanker (again, you have no say in where the placement is). The tanker took on a large wave and the couple found their sailboat with a lot of water inside it when they took delivery. As you say, an endless adventure!
What a great "Combo Combination"...Two great Oldies......should put together a "Caravan Trip" to Quartzite, AZ....ONLY with "Good looking Oldies" like ours.,...HAPPY TRAILS....YOU TWO.!!!
It will be neat to follow how your tiny house style unfolds...enjoyed Route 66 trip, old diner (barbecue sauce ecstasy). Suzuki did work for fuel efficiency, so maybe get anointing of "business decision" corporate model... flexible to future proof that works.
Y’all. This video feels like my life so often. Last Sunday my tire blew, the plug didn’t last, and the donut went flat when I drove it down the street. Today we had to get a whole new tire put on. Crazy world crazy world. Grateful I don’t go through this alone
The twisted T upgrade will also allow you to shift into 2WD Low. So as you know you have to engage the manual locks on the front wheels to be able to use 4WD, but if you don't feel like doing that, you can keep the locks in 2wd and shift into 2wd low and you'll be surprised what you can go through, especially with that motor. There's a ton of forums online that cater to these trucks. Zuks off road is a good one.
I remember seeing a home made air conditioning contraption where they used larger diameter PVC pipping and hung the open ends out the window facing the front and drilled holes on the piece that ran inside the vehicle to let the air blow on the rider
Hi guys; quick suggestion: maybe consider switching your power steering to electronic power steering so that you can use the pulley from the power steering for an AC compressor OR use an AC kit from an electric car
Why did you not drive the RV to Florida. Spend time on the beautiful beaches, snorkel the coral reefs, eat delicious seafood, go to Key West. You past up a great opportunity in my favorite state.
that company sucks. sorry they ghosted you guys. you are handling the challenges with so much grace. can’t wait to see all your adventures with Clementine and Ruby!
It was the exact situation we were trying to avoid, but what can ya do? 🤪 At least now we have them both in the same place and are that much closer to finally setting sail!
AWESOME! One of those wind deflectors on the end of the hood could help the buggy windshield. Not always sexy but could help when towing too and just remove when just taking the short jaunts. Can't wait to see the total package in action with The BEANS!
It was such a relief that Clementine hadn’t broken down. That’s what I thought from your title. Anyway, so glad everything worked out! And she looks like a Ruby, too. Awesome choice! Safe travels ☺️
Saw a guy with a Model T street rod put a small room ac through the rear of the car. Powered it with a generator on a platform in the hitch! Cheap, tacky and effective.
I was in Orlando visiting Universal and we decided to extend our stay but the first hotel was booked and we ended up staying at a really cheap Motel 6 that was less than up to date. The staff was super nice and Motel 6 accomodations for dogs is so super awesome. Also it was only 4 minutes from the theme park so another bonus. Sometimes you just gotta roll with it.
It so happens in life that luck, circumstances, situations will not always take a back seat. I've been through the unbelievable and I'm still here. :-)
That’s like a 15,000$ Sami ….. 1.6 16 valve out of a sidekick Removable Hard Top PERFECT body PERFECT interior Backseat I’m so jealous, enjoy it forever please 🎉
You guys are great. I also travel a great deal and have adventure issues but compared to my friends and what they have to dealing with, stage four cancer, Covid, problems with relationships etc I only feel blessed that my problems having to do with a hotel in Paris or a flat tire that makes me an hour late. I will take Travel problems any day over other issues.
Wow, what an endless adventure just on this video! You guys need a break! You worked so hard on Clementine, I hope she gets fixed up very soon. Looking forward to the next video!
We stayed at that Ramada hotel last week before our cruise and it really feels like how you described it. It was awful! And soo sorry you had to stay in Perry. Hope you didn't hear any banjos!!
Guys- you may want to peruse some Sammy forums for good ideas on inexpensive repair parts to keep with you. These include: the throttle cable (as you've quickly discovered), fuseable link (spare blade fuses are also a good idea), upper and lower radiator hoses, a clutch cable and possibly a choke cable. With some simple tools (which you should also have on hand) you can quickly and easily repair these yourselves and get back on the road. I had the under hood storage boxes and kept most items in those. I also keep antifreeze on hand. One day I was driving on the interstate when I noticed my temp gauge rapidly rising. I took the next exit and stopped in a parking lot. I popped the hood and noticed the lower rad hose was busted. In less than 20 minutes I'd competed the repair and was back on the road- much to the amazed amusement of two older men who sat watching me.
Thanks! We are so happy and lucky to have found her! We were searching forever for the perfect one and had almost given up when we finally came across the listing 😍
I'm a professional auto technician/mechanic for the past 28 years. Maybe you have already done this? But one of you hold the throttle pedal to the floor(engine off of course) the other one make sure the throttle is opening up all the way(I'm sure it must at least be close) but don't adjust it too tight because that puts a strain on the cable. But if it's only opening 90% there is some free horsepower to be had by throttle opening all the way. You can adjust while a helper is holding throttle pedal.
honestly though, this is good practice for life in an RV on the road. prepare for the most inconvenient, hope for the best, and roll with the punches that are given to you is what my grandpa always said. sucks that it all snowballed at once tho!
It was hilarious that for such a terrible reason for a road trip (can't believe the shipping company ghosted you!), you flew into Tampa Airport...during the summer (yes, the beginning of May is summer here, it's been summer since April lol). Thank goodness you managed to get out of the state. Leave and never come back 😂
The Universe does the same with me as well I could use warp travel to beat it .Have a great time on the road Globetrotters .Edit Why isn't Alison doing the driving as she always is .
Yay for Ruby! But ugh, so sorry for all the headaches. But now you know the glory that is Bruce’s Cafe. And can you really put a price on that? Seriously, you guys take such things in stride and have such a good sense of humor about it. We’re all just here cheering you on!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! We're definitely glad we've learned to go with the flow more as we've gotten older. It's easy to get a bit overwhelmed or upset, but in the end, pretty much everything's fixable and the worst things always make for the best stories and memories (eventually 😅)
This paragraph will teach you to engage the clutch peddle. Start engine, leave right foot OFF accelerater peddle, depress clutch peddle, shift into first gear, slowly release clutch peddle until the vehicle starts moving. When you can release clutch peddle fully without stalling, you've learned! Works every time. Hagd
If your RV fuel consumption is already bad, sticking another ton behind it is not going to help. I don't imagine it will do much for the rig's acceleration or hill-climbing ability either. A light motorcycle on a rack would be less of a strain. But I like Ruby, you chose well. The new engine and new seats have transformed her and she would be great as a daily driver.
Don't forget to weigh Clementine and Ruby (and measure Clementine's height) and tape the numbers to the dash so you know what bridges to avoid.
Hi guys. Fabulous road trip. I'm a single (widowed) woman in my early 60's. Six years ago I made my second cross country trip by myself, well my sweet dog, Bear..my poodle was with me at that time.... he's resting now. I have begun my new journey with my little rescued Shih Tzu. She's about to turn 12 in a few months...Guess I figured us two ole girls can have just as amazing road, travel experience as we want. Not cross country again by myself, but oh how I love seeing as many beautiful State Parks, the amazing scenery. My last trip was from Arkansas back to home in Seattle. Cross country was from Seattle to a friend's house in North Carolina. I was driving a 1988 Jeep Cherokee...she never gave me a minutes trouble...until the trip home..some valve got stuck and my engine was roaring sitting still. Oh funny, but a quick fix, and I was back on the road. I have one quick question...I'm new to your site, and at the end here you told us some creative ways to pay for the traveling. Perhaps it's too personal to ask, I respect that...but I've always wondered how young, obviously retired?, how do you have the funds to pay for all of it? I sincerely think it's wonderful you can pay for everything you need to keep the adventures going...and you see others doing all this traveling...but they never say how are they paying for everything. At $100 at a time to fill your RV tank...I can't imagine at $4 + a gallon of gas now...ouch. Anyway, me and my little dog with be going camping soon. In the great Pacific Northwest we haven't really warmed up yet... Be safe, and may the road go on forever 🐦🌷
If you are flat-towing, periodically check the brakes on the RV, as they are now stopping more mass than originally designed for.
Also recommend akebono brake pads things are the best!
Napa auto parts has a line of brake products called their Fleet line. It was designed for ambulances and police cars and the heavy duty market. Really great quality.
LOL that RV will not even know that little Suzuki is back there.
I was having deja vu watching your trip back to TX! In March, I flew to Tampa to pick up a 1993 Geo Tracker (same car as you-really) to drive back to Iowa! I had no A/C either…and no fan/vent/defrost! I had to make 2 trips to O’Reilly’s and a trip to Jiffy Lube before I could even leave Tampa! I ended up buying a 12V fan and clipped it to the passenger overhead handle to blow at the window. Then my “soft” top started to blow off on the interstate, so I had to find a clamp to keep it down for the 20 hour drive! I was by myself…aside from my Bluetooth speaker! Oh, and manual transmission and NO CRUISE CONTROL!! My right calf started cramping on the first day! I feel you! I made it home with no mechanical issues, and I’m working on “Sunny” bit by bit! Will be a great TOAD! Keep up the great videos!
You guys have such a sweet positive outlook and easy manner way of sharing and presenting. Glad you guys and Ruby safely completed your first adventure together. Little story about driving a stick... When I was fresh out of service as an Army officer and about to enter law school in the metro NY area, I needed to get a "new" car to replace a big gas-guzzler I had in the service. With my dad encouraging me, I ended up buying a cute used Datsun 510 hatchback with manual transmission. One problem: I didn't know how to drive a stick shift. My dad said, "By the end of today, you will." He took me out to an abandoned Air Force airfield and, yep, by the end of the day, I could drive that thing, even up and down hills. A year later, I even taught my new boyfriend how to do it. Fast forward 42 years later, and that Datsun remains as the only manual transmission car that "boyfriend" and I have ever owned, but I know I could still drive one if I had to. He's not sure he could...
Keep your windshields covered in RainX, and the sticky bug guts will wash off easier. Not to mention the RainX really improves visibility in bad weather.
Yep Rain-X is the bomb!
Antiseptic wipes actually do a surprisingly good job of both those things.
Also, I always use the RainX brand wiper fluid, you can get it at WalMart.
I am always impressed by how resilient and resourceful you both are. I really felt the frustration you both must have had over the whole transport issue. Glad to see you now, so close, to the full RV road trip experience though! The culmination of such a long process deserves a massive celebration, so congratulations in advance!!
This is all drama!!!
So you’re going to tow, and you have options on how to do it, but a good trailer may be your best option. You can’t back a vehicle being towed with a tow bar, and while that may not sound like a big deal, it sure could be when it’s the least opportune moment to unhook. And if you choose a trailer you could have storage compartments on it that increase what you can bring with you.
I love camping and the adventures from it, but you all are doing more than that, you’ll be living in it, so more space may be a great thing. Just something to consider. Love your videos! And love that you all are from the Bluff!
You two are amazing and gracious ❤️ keep trucking along with the positive outlook you have in all you face.
The engine compartment looks great. Sorry for the troubles, but don’t forget that even when you are sidetracked you can still have an adventure.
Allison - “oh it’s so tiny!’ Uk viewers; it looks quite big. And, you’ve going to tow it?
Exactly what I was thinking. An average sized suzuki wrangler you might see on British roads.
I'd hate to see what you thought of my Nissan Patrol.
So sorry you two had such a rough time. But that's behind you now.
Thats a good buy, its been converted to a Sidekick 16-Valve 1.6L fuel injected engine. A lot more power then the carbureted 1.3L stock engine.
You guys are so positive. Very refreshing.
I would replace the tires with the smaller factory sized ones. Bigger tires can effect handling and gas milage. Especially since you're towing her.
"Vintage Air" makes self contained A/C systems that mount in cab under the dash so you don't have all the underhood components to deal with. They come in a variety of sizes and BTU's for different vehicles and vintage smaller cab cars/trucks/Hot Rods so you can get one that works for Ruby.
With the experience of a LOT of night driving in the Australian Outback (with stonking great big driving lights on my large 4wd wagon) the BEST thing for bugs on windscreen we've found is antiseptic/antibacterial wipes. Firstly, it takes them off well (some will need more scrubbing than others) and gives the screen a little coating that seems to help them not stick and use as much washer fluid to wipe them off. Then, then extract time you stop, just wipe over with the wipes again and go for it.
Y'all's tenacity is inspirational. We're going to buy 🛵, no tow vehicle too many issues. Happy and safe travels.
I just returned from a two week road trip in Albania with a manual transmission rental car. It was so much fun to drive a stick after 30 years. When I got back to St Louis it took me a couple days unlearn the muscle memory of driving a manual.
You guys are adorable. Congrats on getting Ruby and Clementine together. I wish you great adventures with them.
I am so happy for both of you because it's finally time to almost get on the road with Clementine & Ruby
We are in the boating community. You would not believe how much difficulty friends of ours have had making arrangements to have their sailboats shipped via tanker from Mexico to Vitoria, Canada. Contact, no contact, and when they got the deal in place, they were told if they had to have the sailboat sailed to Mazatlan or Mazanillo (you do not get an option …you have to show up in the port the shipping company designates and there is not much advance notice). It is very stressful making the arrangements, including having a motor boat following you so you have a ride back to shore since the sailboat is going on the tanker without you. Then, you have to drive to Victoria and arrive before the tanker arrives, so you can take delivery of the sailboat. One couple we know had their sailboat positioned on the bow of the tanker (again, you have no say in where the placement is). The tanker took on a large wave and the couple found their sailboat with a lot of water inside it when they took delivery. As you say, an endless adventure!
Great name, great video. Stick shift is so easy once you get the balance right.
What a great "Combo Combination"...Two great Oldies......should put together a "Caravan Trip" to Quartzite, AZ....ONLY with "Good looking Oldies" like ours.,...HAPPY TRAILS....YOU TWO.!!!
can't wait till you travel around, really miss seeing sights and your restaurant food & coffee critique
It will be neat to follow how your tiny house style unfolds...enjoyed Route 66 trip, old diner (barbecue sauce ecstasy). Suzuki did work for fuel efficiency, so maybe get anointing of "business decision" corporate model... flexible to future proof that works.
So much going on. You must be exhausted driving so many days. Wow. Take care.
Ooh I hope our Pearl the Van gets to meet Clementine and Ruby on the road someday!
Y’all. This video feels like my life so often. Last Sunday my tire blew, the plug didn’t last, and the donut went flat when I drove it down the street. Today we had to get a whole new tire put on. Crazy world crazy world. Grateful I don’t go through this alone
The twisted T upgrade will also allow you to shift into 2WD Low. So as you know you have to engage the manual locks on the front wheels to be able to use 4WD, but if you don't feel like doing that, you can keep the locks in 2wd and shift into 2wd low and you'll be surprised what you can go through, especially with that motor. There's a ton of forums online that cater to these trucks. Zuks off road is a good one.
If you don’t have it yet, get AAA Premier Level Roadside Assistance . It’s for RV’s too.
You said Hella.... as an SF native it warmed my heart just a tad... Love the suzuki, keep it up
Thanks for bringing us along! Love Ruby and Clementine!
I remember seeing a home made air conditioning contraption where they used larger diameter PVC pipping and hung the open ends out the window facing the front and drilled holes on the piece that ran inside the vehicle to let the air blow on the rider
You two have the best attitudes when disaster strikes!!! So glad you made it back to Clementine with Ruby!!!
Hi guys; quick suggestion: maybe consider switching your power steering to electronic power steering so that you can use the pulley from the power steering for an AC compressor OR use an AC kit from an electric car
Why did you not drive the RV to Florida. Spend time on the beautiful beaches, snorkel the coral reefs, eat delicious seafood, go to Key West. You past up a great opportunity in my favorite state.
Used to live in Pinellas Park and St. Pete have a 88 1/2 all stock used to drive mine to Lakeland to the Green Swamp all the time.
that company sucks. sorry they ghosted you guys. you are handling the challenges with so much grace. can’t wait to see all your adventures with Clementine and Ruby!
It was the exact situation we were trying to avoid, but what can ya do? 🤪 At least now we have them both in the same place and are that much closer to finally setting sail!
I feel your guys pain. My wife's car transmission dropped out and now mine is starting to act up.
What and Adventure it was. Glad you made it back safely. Ruby looks good and strong.
AWESOME! One of those wind deflectors on the end of the hood could help the buggy windshield. Not always sexy but could help when towing too and just remove when just taking the short jaunts. Can't wait to see the total package in action with The BEANS!
Nice upload. Interesting to watch. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Ruby works. Happy Trails.
It was such a relief that Clementine hadn’t broken down. That’s what I thought from your title. Anyway, so glad everything worked out! And she looks like a Ruby, too. Awesome choice! Safe travels ☺️
Ruby is a great name! Fitting too. With Ruby and Clementine, you guys are building a little family!
Saw a guy with a Model T street rod put a small room ac through the rear of the car. Powered it with a generator on a platform in the hitch! Cheap, tacky and effective.
I knew this is going to be a great video and welcome to the family Ruby it's an endless Adventure but an exciting one all the time
Ruby!! Perfect! You guys are all set now for your road adventures. Cant wait to follow along.
So sorry that you had to drive from the FL panhandle to Texas without ac in 100 percent humidity.
I was in Orlando visiting Universal and we decided to extend our stay but the first hotel was booked and we ended up staying at a really cheap Motel 6 that was less than up to date. The staff was super nice and Motel 6 accomodations for dogs is so super awesome. Also it was only 4 minutes from the theme park so another bonus. Sometimes you just gotta roll with it.
It so happens in life that luck, circumstances, situations will not always take a back seat. I've been through the unbelievable and I'm still here. :-)
That’s like a 15,000$ Sami …..
1.6 16 valve out of a sidekick
Removable Hard Top
PERFECT body
PERFECT interior
Backseat
I’m so jealous, enjoy it forever please 🎉
You sure have your troubles. Stay safe. Walk in Peace.
Oh my gosh! I’ve eaten at Bruce cafe many times!!!! Good ol southern comfort food.
I didn't know you guys were on gutted so excited can wait for it to debut in a few weeks
Hope you see this. Don't drive with your foot on the clutch. At lights put it in neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal.
We must be grateful for small things and the universe will know we are open, complaining means we are closed.
Perfect name, especially on Tuesdays...
Such a cute car! We had a very similar cute little Suzuki Vitara in Portugal - similarly no ac! Such fun to drive.
You guys are great. I also travel a great deal and have adventure issues but compared to my friends and what they have to dealing with, stage four cancer, Covid, problems with relationships etc I only feel blessed that my problems having to do with a hotel in Paris or a flat tire that makes me an hour late. I will take Travel problems any day over other issues.
Ruby was my suggestion so I love it. I have a Ruby also (2009 Chevy Trailblazer). Good Job guys you are having too much fun!!
Wow, what an endless adventure just on this video! You guys need a break! You worked so hard on Clementine, I hope she gets fixed up very soon. Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks, Pam! If we can just get a mechanic to fit us in, we'll be all set 😅
Nice to meet you my lady, Ruby! Happy trails.
Lived in Perry Florida for 6 month. A unique town for sure.
But, but they are so comfortable and fast. Who wouldn't want to drive to Texas from Florida in one.
Love the name Ruby, feels so obvious once you hear it
I enjoyed that thanks , hopefully Ruby will work out well for you . Can’t wait for the next video.
We stayed at that Ramada hotel last week before our cruise and it really feels like how you described it. It was awful! And soo sorry you had to stay in Perry. Hope you didn't hear any banjos!!
Guys- you may want to peruse some Sammy forums for good ideas on inexpensive repair parts to keep with you. These include: the throttle cable (as you've quickly discovered), fuseable link (spare blade fuses are also a good idea), upper and lower radiator hoses, a clutch cable and possibly a choke cable. With some simple tools (which you should also have on hand) you can quickly and easily repair these yourselves and get back on the road. I had the under hood storage boxes and kept most items in those.
I also keep antifreeze on hand.
One day I was driving on the interstate when I noticed my temp gauge rapidly rising. I took the next exit and stopped in a parking lot. I popped the hood and noticed the lower rad hose was busted. In less than 20 minutes I'd competed the repair and was back on the road- much to the amazed amusement of two older men who sat watching me.
We were just looking into getting the hood storage box! Glad to know it's come in handy for you. Thanks for all the recommendations!
What an adventure to drive a decades old car half way across the country. Cojones
Wow....I used to "Fill up" with $7.00usd...of course it was mid 1980's..!!
That is my favorite Sammy ever!! Not only awesome find but what was done to it is perfect 👌
Thanks! We are so happy and lucky to have found her! We were searching forever for the perfect one and had almost given up when we finally came across the listing 😍
I'm a professional auto technician/mechanic for the past 28 years. Maybe you have already done this? But one of you hold the throttle pedal to the floor(engine off of course) the other one make sure the throttle is opening up all the way(I'm sure it must at least be close) but don't adjust it too tight because that puts a strain on the cable. But if it's only opening 90% there is some free horsepower to be had by throttle opening all the way. You can adjust while a helper is holding throttle pedal.
The Universe loves you because you handle setbacks so well. 🧡💙🧡💚
honestly though, this is good practice for life in an RV on the road. prepare for the most inconvenient, hope for the best, and roll with the punches that are given to you is what my grandpa always said. sucks that it all snowballed at once tho!
Ruby! Hooray! Awesome name! And driving stick is so fun--you will love it, Allison!!
I love that you added the Suzuki to your intro
My gosh! It is beautiful! the vehicle.
yuk Perry Florida , we were stuck there with car problems also, not fun
What a lovely Samurai.
Oof I did not like how Ozark ended.
It was hilarious that for such a terrible reason for a road trip (can't believe the shipping company ghosted you!), you flew into Tampa Airport...during the summer (yes, the beginning of May is summer here, it's been summer since April lol). Thank goodness you managed to get out of the state. Leave and never come back 😂
You're in Florida. That wasn't a rain storm. It was liquid sunshine.
The Universe does the same with me as well I could use warp travel to beat it .Have a great time on the road Globetrotters .Edit Why isn't Alison doing the driving as she always is .
HOW?! You guys were 10 minutes away from me!! BIG SAD! Tampa is cool, St Pete is super cool too.
Love the new intro graphic with Ruby in tow! ❤️
Yay for Ruby! But ugh, so sorry for all the headaches. But now you know the glory that is Bruce’s Cafe. And can you really put a price on that? Seriously, you guys take such things in stride and have such a good sense of humor about it. We’re all just here cheering you on!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! We're definitely glad we've learned to go with the flow more as we've gotten older. It's easy to get a bit overwhelmed or upset, but in the end, pretty much everything's fixable and the worst things always make for the best stories and memories (eventually 😅)
It's mad how the wheels on Ruby are like twice as big as the ones on Clementine!
Why not get a soft top and doors for the Samurai? Air conditioning solved and reduced weight
I LOVE driving and have driven overseas and all over Australia/NZ and I have no idea how to drive a manual either!
That is definitely an awesome looking Samurai!
you need a tire cover with your logo on it including Ruby, on the suzuki
RAIN X ..FOR THE WINDSHIELD'S PESTY BUGS..!!!!
Yeah Ruby and Clementine ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Found you guys from watching Travel Beans. Such a great couple , enjoy guys and good luck on your adventures 😀
Welcome to the adventure, Graham! And thanks so much :)
This paragraph will teach you to engage the clutch peddle. Start engine, leave right foot OFF accelerater peddle, depress clutch peddle, shift into first gear, slowly release clutch peddle until the vehicle starts moving. When you can release clutch peddle fully without stalling, you've learned! Works every time. Hagd
Hunker Down sounds like you've been watching Steve Wallis. He's the best🎉
Perry Florida is where Pelican Camp is located. If you know who Traveling Robert is.
If your RV fuel consumption is already bad, sticking another ton behind it is not going to help. I don't imagine it will do much for the rig's acceleration or hill-climbing ability either. A light motorcycle on a rack would be less of a strain. But I like Ruby, you chose well. The new engine and new seats have transformed her and she would be great as a daily driver.