RV Life is No Longer Fun ~ EVERYTHING Has Changed
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2002 Ford Bigfoot Class C and tow either a 2014 lifted Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2023)
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*Audio: (On Camera) Sony ECM-G1 Shotgun Mic
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RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 2,750 Watts 10x 200w Ecoworthy on RV. 3x 250w Canadien Solar on Trailer
Charge Controller: 3x Victron 150/70
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus 2
Batteries: Vatrer 460aH x2 (920aH total lithium)
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A bad day working from an RV is better than a good day working from a factory. Count your blessings.
Amen!!!
AMEN !! UR OK..ITS 9K...IT WOLL BE OK...maybe get rid of all those Class C and go back to the big boy that has a toy hauler ?? Loves ya Catdaddy !!
Huh? Most times the slide works at the factory.
nice perspective
@@downtubecrank103 😆
This video was hard for me to watch. Like you, I used to get upset over a lot of things going wrong as we traveled in our RV anxious to see what was around the next corner. But now I see much more clearly. I know what was around that last corner. I would love to have problems like I used to have in days gone by. I don't have a list of issues that seem like mountains. My husband is dying. I listen for his breathing all through the night. I want more time with him. I would so dearly love to be back in our RV, dealing with multiple issues on our journeys instead of the journey we are on right now. Step back for a while.
I am amazed that you are surprised that your 25 year old RV is falling apart. It is like buying a 25 year old car with 250.000 miles on it. Endless problems.
New ones aren't much better. Anyone full timing really needs to be good at DIY.
I've owned several brand new rigs, THEY ALL BREAK. It's what you know about repairs that counts.
Answer: Japanese made RV.
@@mtwhatley3253 My wife and I have a 33 year old Isuzu turbo diesel 3.9 liter Safari Trek. The thing is build on an Isuzu NPR chassis and is indestructible.
Right,,,,, this is very annoying.
If you live in a RV full time, your going to work on your RV full time.
Absolutely..did it for 3 years always something..but I did it myself
That's my understanding, which is one reason why I wouldn't want to be an RVer.
I started watching your channel 7 or eight years ago and in the last two years I have seen a dramatic drop in your joy and your sense of wonder. I saw sparks of it when you moved on your base camp. And then there was the incident that I won’t mention and that slide continued is there some sort of side hustle that you could do like video editing for other creators? That would give you some sort of income while you spend time up on that mountain, doing something that’s new to you. As you put your creativity into developing that little parcel of land , you might find your joy again I don’t watch your channel much anymore because honestly I can see it’s become more of a ‘let’s put something out so I can get a paycheck’ rather than let’s go on an adventure together sort of thing. For those of us who’ve been around long time, we can all see the difference. I’m not putting this out as a criticism. I’m just responding to your video and hoping that you find peace that can’t be found found at an infield of a race track or in a Bud light.
I agree, like you been watching for a while. We only continue now because it's a S&^% show and can't turn away. The click bait has been getting more and more. I actually feel for him because he probably admitted the problem, he needs some help. Maybe he should get better help as a sponsor.
I was subscriber # 300 when he was a full time student.I've not watched him in many years but his escalating in rage from zero to 100 in seconds continues. He freezes when he's uncomfortable and turns to rage, not solutions. he's not changed a bit, no wisdom learned as his beard has turned grey.
It seems like he's run out of places to visit. I mean how many trips to Disneyland or Disneyworld do we need?
This right here. I have followed him since he was in Olympia. I lived in Oly at the same time. And I check in from time to time, but I can tell as well that things have changed.
Well said!
I miss those happier times.
I wish him all the best.
Time to stop buying RV's with slides.
Agree....I would NEVER touch one...EVER...just because they give you expanded room doesn't mean you need them. Bigfoots are hard to come by so I know sometimes you settle but when it comes to slides STAY AWAY!!!
I have a 1996 Lazy Daze, no slides no problems.
oh helllllllllllllllllllll yes. yep.
It’s almost like something that isn’t meant to be lived in full time is falling apart after being lived in full time
Yeah these things aren't tanks, they're built to use a couple months out of the year max.
i agree...he puts on thousands of miles almost daily..my car looks like hell and i do not drive much, same car for over 20 years, things break down quick these days go through so much climate change damages things..thought Eric had a homestead...i Can always go back many years ago and watch the videos i missed when i first started watching his channel. Love quirky things...
HA...hahaha. perfect comment
lol It's a Bigfoot made in Canada, not American made crap.
@@justsomeguy6474 It still wasn't built for full timing
Maybe difficult, but you are still not having to sing the 9-5 song.
I love that song🎵 *starts singing chorus and bobbing head side to side 🤣💕👍
@@JonnyDIY 😹
as someone that lives in a van and travels… we all have these types of days/weeks. Whenever I have a day like this I just assume it is because I am really tired or stressed about something else. It is like a compounding thing. When I was in the military I was taught to only stress about the things you can control and make steps to the things you can’t control. No need to stress about Amazon because that is out of your control. Put a note on the delivery to deliver after 9am or have it delivered to an amazon lock box. I have gotten a lot better about these problems that arise by looking at life and things like a big experiment. Not all experiments succeed and it helps me cope when things break or don’t go to plan. I have been watching you since Day 1 ish… and you have come so far!
Great comment 👏
Eric, you need to remember that you have a very privileged life compared to many others and whilst these issues a surely important to you it is not the end of the world as we know it… you have you health, others do not, you travel ever day of your life where ever you wish other cannot, you don’t have a boss screening at you for more output others do, so you know… just make a list and work through it and enjoy the process instead of letting each small thing build to get you down,, good luck
he is obviously just acting.
What's wrong with you getting a jack that can lift up one side of the back of the motorhome and an electric impact to where you can do it yourself with a small air compressor? It's not rocket science.
I carry a 12-ton bottle jack for this very purpose.
Better than that, he apparently hasn't checked the tire pressures since January. He creates his own problems.
And have extenders installed on the inside tires.
If you see what happened to the door, you see why He needs a shop.
He isn’t mechanically inclined. Some people just are not.
That’s why others make a good living.
The truck came with a capable jack, cordless Dewalt impact wrench= $100. 20 minuets later, done.
Here’s a little hind sight coming at you.
All you can do is step back and learn from it.
Most locks are made to be removed from the inside.
Enter through another door and remove the assembly.
If you can not get in the other doors call road side service.
Or ruin your door and get angry.
When you buy a 20 year old RV, expect maintenance
*daily maintenance
My first law of maintenance is "if it exists, it will break".
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As many others have said, get back to base camp and hit the reset button. Good luck and keep your head up!
If only Amazon offered special lockers where you can get your items delivered and pick your item up at your convenience 24/7
That’s BS Eric you can check the inside air pressure on Dooleys. I do it on mine all the time with the right extensions and the right air gauge you get the ones that you could pull one on it and it works. How do you think truck drivers check check their.
*dually tires
@@lilliancolon7521 With a hammer...or baseball bat (dual usage).
i wouldn’t post a video like this. It’s called life. Then you said falling off the roof is bad luck. No stupidity! Life gets better hang in there.
WOW! I just read many of the other comments here! I hope you read them all this time. Be grateful for ALL your blessings! As you have more than you realize. Look for gratitude in all things.
After all the problems with a "bigfoot" they sound like junk to me.
Bigfoot is a good brand. It's like any other vehicle that you buy used - you have to fix the worn out components in order to get a usable item.
They ALL break! Ive owned many class c's and they ALL constantly need service on something...you truly need to be a good DYIer to own these things or have lots of extra cash and extra time for dealing with rv service centers.
Longtime viewer here , why not go to base camp and do some stuff there . The content had amazing views and people liked it
Wow great idea. Regroup and settle in for awhile. There’s plenty of crap to do there too
Yeah, head back to base camp and regroup for a while ... might be hot there but at least no snow.
I agree!
Terrible idea. the base camp videos were boring
@@Pam_NV_Miller It's not hot where he is at. He won't get the desert heat.
RV Is a liability to tire centers need to go to Truck Specialist, this is standard practice.
Maybe…you need to find a perfect spot in your favorite state..find a long term camping site to live in? Get there, set up and stay in “your paradise”!
No such thing as luck! You may be protected from other things that are worse. Now, take a deep breath & handle one thing at a time as you always have. You have lots of us who pray for you & this will pass. Hang in there, Friend!!
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I believe that One makes their own luck: good or bad, mostly.
Remember the 6 “P’s”: Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!
Things happen no matter if you prepare or not.
Rather than damaging the door and the jam, I would have drilled the lock 20 plus times and dismantled the lock piece by piece from the inside and out. (Sawzall, grinder with cutoff wheel, etc.)
I'm starting to believe that slides are not worth the trouble. How about you?
It’s ok little brother. You’re healthy, and whole. There are a lot of people out here who care and do pray for you. You remember one thing…God is always faithful. You give it all to Him.
Eric, it's not just you. This winter we were committed to spending three to fouronths staying with my autistic brother-in-law to give other siblings a break. Also was going to do some repairs on house, tear down an old shed, clean up back fence line to have new fence installed. First, my husband, Tom's, a-fib started giving him trouble. Dr started new med. So we stayed for two weeks so that could be checked. While waiting, I decided I needed new glasses. Opthalmologist said cataracts were so bad, glasses wouldn't help. So I had left eye done. Couldn't see with old glasses so did without for 3weeks. Then had right eye done, another 3weeks to get that checked. Then glasses. Meanwhile, first cold night in January, furnace doesn't work. Repairs and parts took a week. We have a travel trailer at the lake, so we go down there,40 miles away, only to discover a leak under it. After tearing off the protector, we located the leak. To fix it, we have to remove the range and several drawers. At that time, the HVAC guy calls, the parts are in, he'll be at our house in 15 minutes. We are an hour away. So it's first thing next day. It snows that evening. He cannot get out of his yard in the country and he has the part in his truck. Finally calls at 6pm, to say it will be the next day. At 4 pm 11days after furnace quit working, it was fixed. We got our stuff all ready to leave on the day I get my glasses. The check engine light comes on in my car. The intake manifold is cracked. When we got the car back, we left as the shop was closing for the day on Friday. By the time I got home, the light was back on. So we took it to O'Reilly's. The error code said miss on 3 cylinders. Monday took car back to shop. They cut off catalytic converters. Yes , our car has two. It still didn't run right. Tom drove around block and it just wouldn't pull itself. So back to shop. They did tune up and new coil packs.. still not running right. This time, the owner, not his grandson, worked on it. The grandson had put the intake manifold gasket on backwards causing all the problems. The owner did not charge for tune up or coil packs. The light comes on so we have to put new cats on. We thought, okay well just drive our pickup down. Better to haul stuff, anyway. We had some limbs on our little trailer to haul to city burn facility. There was clunking in rear end of truck. U-jouints. This was when we decided that God was putting too many obstacles in our way. We are staying home. Since then, washer hose busted, freezer rubber gasket started not sealing well. And lawn mower stopped running. Said all this to let you know, It's not just you. So , I believe everything comes and goes in ebbs and flows. Looks like Opie came up to give you support. They are a God Send in times of trouble. Truxtop is always ready with a rub and a petting session. Eric, keep sharing the good and the and. We will keep watching and praying for your (and your babies) health, wealth, and happiness❤❤😂
Sorry, sucking spelling.
Hi Eric. I haven't commented in a while but today you need a friend. I want to thank you for all these years of sharing the good, bad and ugly of your life. Because of you, we can travel all over this country. You do the driving, but thousands of people are sitting beside you and filling up the seats behind you. (Maybe that's the rattle lol). We all have had moments when everything seems to go bad. We feel your pain. Take a deep breath. Kevin is having a bad time today too. I watch Kevin because of you. He helped you with the black van with the red stripe and impressed me with what a good man he is. Because of you, I subscribe to him. Because of you, I bought a countertop dish washer and love it. Thank you, Eric, for ignoring the Tater haters and focusing on good people like me. Jax the wonder cat is always beside you, jumping up on the picnic table or big rock and stretching out in the sun. Tara and Opie love you and so do we.
Beautifully said ❤!
Look at it this way, You are there where You have help to fix Murphy's Law. You could have been out in the middle of No Where..
Cheer up Eric. You will get beyond this and move on to happier times. 👍🥰
How about doing some homesteading video's on your beautiful land,so many projects you can film and not have to be concerned with the rv breaking down.
Yup group your self out from the road for few episodes or so
@@AlumniQuad You definitely want to be home before the elections. Things will be crazier around that time.
You seem totally stressed. Take a break from the camera, and go somewhere you can truly relax. Get your joy back. Your viewers enjoy your fun attitude with life.
Wow!! You are complaining about nothing!! You have a life that most will only dream!! You have your health!! You're not handicap and if you don't know how to check air in the back tires then watch a youth video to show you!! This was a rant that was so unnecessary and it felt like you feel your to good to deal with this!! Completely about weather. You always show the good things about Vanlife but everyone knows that isn't it!! Things happen and you take a breath and deal with them. Remember people are watching you for entertainment or because this is a lifestyle they want and issues are part of life.
Well said! 👍🏻
Maybe he's playing a guy on TV who can't fix anything and is angry all the tine?
go to a truck stop and get some valve stem extensions they're only a couple bucks
Come to Colorado, we could use the rain.
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That little Opie paw when you touched the opening. Aww
i definitely can relate to being overwhelmed with problems. i'd gladly trade places with you eric. it's normal and understandable to get down in the dumps when you have a string of problems that happens. as the saying goes, which may be all too apt for your situtation: when it rains it pours. but luckily, all of your problems are fixable. at least your health is relatively good.. and you're healing up from the fall. when your health really goes south, trust me it REALLY makes life not fun and sometimes impossible. anyhow.. i think that is one of the best aspects of your channel. we learn so much about the REALITY of living in an RV, what are the most common problems, and then you show us how you solve them and overcome them. it is an overarching story and while i know it sucks to be in those situations, it provides a story and content for your channel. but i hope that in the future your problems come along at a more manageable rate.. i think it's sort of inevitable though that when you buy a used RV and start travelling with it, all of the issues are going to start showing up.. until you eventually get it all squared away. in the mean time, try to take some time each day to focus on the good things you have to be thankful for, instead of just dwelling on the problems.. im sure solutions will be found and eventually you'll be enjoying yourself again in the near future.
Sometimes a door shuts for reasons you can’t comprehend at the time you’re going through stuff ~ could be the northeast isn’t meant to be this year and your angels are trying to stop you from going there. I know you’re not a news watcher, but there are reasons for my comment.
Yes count everything as a blessing, who knows what was down the rd 🙏
Beautifully stated!❤
Hello Eric
Don't worry be happy. Sing the song . Go to wm or Lowes get a small 110 v dehumidifier
Get the drain hose so u don't have to empty the tank. It will feel like the Ramada Inn.
There are a lot of tire shops on Broadway, with service trucks .
Then go to a local despensery pick up some Indica to relax and some Sativa to give u energy to create a plan.
Eric, twice we have had problems with our slides, first time it was the living room slide hubby & son were able to jiggle it in and my husband replace the broken part. Second time it was the kitchen slide. Same problem. Please don’t lose heart. I was to have a total knee replacement I was having a lot of anxiety and wasn’t sleeping , I choose to cancel my surgery it’s a good thing I did my daughter went in for cranial surgery the same day my hubby had to have emergency eye surgery he almost loss his left eye. I believe in listening to your enter self. Eric you might need to turn around and go home. God be with you.
Let emotions subside and then decide. One thing at a time one day at a time. I am praying for you Eric❤
So sorry to hear you are going through so much right now. These avalanches of costly repairs happen when you own a sticks & bricks home, too. My husband & I have dealt with similar times during our lives & it always happens at the worst financial time. I know it’s hard to see now but this too shall pass. Go for a ride on the bike with some good music, that will help clear your head. Praying for better days for you.
Literally the video before this one I watched was people digging in landfills for anything to help survive in Jakarta.... :)
Hang in there man! I been living in an RV for 7 years now in AZ and they are JUNK! Constantly fixing things. My door latches have to be oiled a lot to keep them working. Also the spring in there likes to disintegrate once in a while. I had to replace everything but the tank on my water heater and modify the crap out of my air conditioner to keep it working. I've replaced the fans on both the air and the furnace and repaired the slide out a few times and I'm parked most of the time. Leaks are a huge deal. Take care of your roof before it leaks and use Tropicool silicone sealer if you have EPDM roof. The stuff made for EPDM roofs is complete junk and will be a pain to remove when it starts peeling.
For locks and doorlatches try using Graphite powder as oils attrack dust and dirt.
@@RodisOne Yeah, I do use that on most locks, but the door latches on a RV are just junk and need a thick lubricant, like chain oil.
Slides are fun to look at but not worth the headaches.....
You're more popular than ever. Don't let crap wear you down.
Wow!! Young kids are suffering with illnesses and you have your health! Those things you are dealing with are minor material!
Sometimes in life you find yourself walking thru hell. The trick is, too keep walking.
I have been there and it's hard when all you cab see are the issues before you. Try to focus on today and hopefully it won't be so overwhelming. Go ahead with your undergrowth because it will bring you some joy. When it gets tough you can stop, look around and find some small thing that brings you joy. Opie is a good example of that. You will get through this and flourish as you have done in the past. Thanks for sharing as it reminds me to also slow down and take things one step at a time. I also get overwhelmed so hearing that I am not alone helps. ❤
Hi Eric. I know EXACTLY what you are going thru. Lately my genny stopped working the same time as my steps. (Related)? Also my awning blew off on the hiway last year at this time. Just got a flat tire on my trip from fla to northeast. Brakes gave out and needed a new caliper that was leaking, pads all around and a new rotor that will hopefully be here tomorrow. Today they sent the front one by mistake. Oh, and my slide needed fixing because it would not come out. At least it was not stuck out. Anyway, i am in Austin and headed thru Dallas and Ok then thru St. Louis and on to the east. If you want to get together and compare notes, let me know. Good luck
Don't feel bad, it could be worse; you could own a boat instead of an RV. On your boat, everything is broken, you just don't know it yet.
But at least I could float away on all the flooded roadways around me constantly lol.
You need a "thumper" as my steel hauler uncle called it. It's a baton that you reach in a thump the inside dually tires with to check inflation. You actually judge by the sound of the thump. They make metal valve stems for the inside tires that reach through the outside tire. You'll have to buy them at a truck supply place.
I once read something that someone said " when the whole town is burning, focus on the fire closest to you first and work your way out". Deep breaths and handle one problem atva time!
Eric, the best piece of advice I can give you is that you don't allow life's issues to work you. You work the issues one at a time. If you feel that you should not take this trip to the east coast, don't take it.
Hi Eric, I’m so sorry you’re going through so much right now. I understand the frustration and just throwing your hands in the air. If I were you I would head back to base camp. There’s plenty of things you could do there. I know all of us who truly care about you will watch whatever you decide to share. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Buy a floor jack and an electric impact with a couple jack stands. You could climb under and check your tires and start learning to do yiur own preventive maintenance. Next time you have the tires checked get them to put a valve on trhe inside rim that stocks out though the outside rim. Its on all trucks with rear dues. So you can check the air pressure any time.
Buy a bottle jack or something and get an impact and do that yourself. Like you do everything yourself. You are a smart guy.
Go, schoolie. I have a four window and sealed the roof heavily insulated the ceiling walls and floor and made it pretty with wood on floors and ceiling it's way more comfortable than my camper. It doesn't leak at all it stays cool, and you can get it warm. It has the 1989 Ford Collins body with the 7.3 it's a tank
When your life is just drinking it's not fulfilling.
What are you!?....
And RUclips is just enabling it. Dudes gonna be forever alone and an addict.
@@dl3g3nd45 a spirit.
Seriously? Don't judge much do you?
@@HighCountryRambler Just wise words. He can do as he pleases. As you can. Drink away bubba.
welcome to real life, problems will always come up wether you are on the road in RV or in a house.
These are minor first world problems. And all us experience similar situations daily.
We feel ya... RVs always have something to fix. We've been at an RV shop and had to change direction based what was breaking too. Maybe a pause in your plans would be better - it's best to be in the right head space before heading out. But thanks for sharing - this is sometimes the reality of traveling on the road full-time.
Hi Eric, maybe you just need to go back to your homebase for a little while. Regroup and relax.
Strange there hasn't been any mention of that property for how long now?
Your problems need to be put in perspective. There are people battling just to live another day.
Amen brother.
Time to spend some time learning some mechanical, electrical and plumbing "skills". RV's are simple, beyond belief. If you are going to roll around the country in a 30 year old RV, it would likely prudent to go spend a couple thousand dollrs at Harbor Freight and construct a basic, but capable, mobile shop inside that Harley Trailer. ... And you are rolling around with TEN tires on the ground and you don't have an air compressor on board???? Bizarre.
Don't you have a hammer to hit the tire in the middle 0f the tread. If it is flat it will sound different than one that is full when you hit it. If you walk around and do this often it helps. Also like Bob said go to a truck stop all if the big ones have a tire shop
Stay strong! Pat your fur babies and be patient. You will get back on track.
Welcome to life! Quit sniveling.
Next video: Tater gets a new RV :)
The same thing happened to my motorhome last week in Lake Havasu. I had to call a mobile RV repairman to replace the door lock. Things are fine now that I'm home. Keep the faith.
I understand your frustration when everything seems to be going bad but remember you haven't crashed your bike you have your health the kittens are in good health and thing will turn around
That tire problem is location based. Get out of that location as soon as shawn is done with the lights. you didn't have any issues getting 4 new tires in Oklahoma on your route 66 trip.
On the door lock, next time drill out both the key cylinders and they will pop out then use a screwdriver to flip the lock, no hammer or crowbar needed. Ask me how I know.
Ask for Scott at VanCity RV tell him Barb send you. They are the nicest people to deal with ! Fair and honest.
Time to go home to Show Low and have a reset? You need a dose of Kevin's positivity in your life.
Sorry for your troubles, but from what I have seen, you are really good at bouncing back. Good luck!
Ope's paw in the lock opening was so cute- he's probably worried about you. No matter how much you love an RV, there are repair periods when you wonder- what the heck, and feel worn down. You'll bounce back.
Opie's pawing was super cute lol
We've had issues before while searching for people to work on our c-class. It's not that they don't want to, most likely is that their insurance won't cover it because of the propane system RV's have.
I’m so sorry you’re having all those problems. I hope you don’t quit, I look forward to your videos!
Look on the bright side. You were not in Oklahoma during the tornados. The East Coast may be a bad idea as we move into hurricane season
Remember Hee Haw?
"If it weren’t for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all! Gloom, despair and agony on me!"
As they say, this too shall pass. Good luck, brother!
get a tire bat like the big boys have to check the tires.
"No one promised you a rose garden" is the saying. The more you have the more problems.
Old Song "If I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all "
Solving problems keeps your brain fresh.
At least you aren't in a country being bombed, is all I can offer as comfort.
I'm sure there will be a ton of comments telling you everything is gonna be alright. I'd rather tell you what I wish some people would tell me in these situations.
Suck it up, get it fixed, get back to enjoying life. Storms come and go, the more you weather them the easier they get, be prepared cause there will always be more, and it could definitely be worse.
Praying for you Eric! Hang in there. We are full timers for 4 years now. We have had times like this too. Fix what you can, when you can and just "keep swimming!" Another point of view....maybe you are SUPPOSED to go to the East Coast and something is trying to stop you? We love that you are so open and honest. 🙏
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We're all rooting for you dude. shit happens, and this will get sorted. Hugs buddy ❤
Wow ..you've had quite a day 😳 and a streak of bad luck. I really hope things start to get better, and you might be right about your trip to the East Coast.
We find that using the Amazon Pickup Lockers works best for us when on the road. They tend to deliver pretty early in the morning.
If the generator is brand new, doesn't it have a warranty?
Those mechanics have a problem with something relating to rvs. That's downright rude. Broken ribs wow. I would say fix it and continue but who knows you could be right. There is the butterfly affect.. Maybe you are needed in Arizona for something. Maybe there was trouble ahead. God bless you on your journey Eric! Last but not least..GOOD LUCK!!!
If you have a hammer you can thump the tires and see if the pressure is off. This won't give you exact pressure but you will know which tire is low. This was part of our morning pre trip inspection when I drove a school bus.
Damn, what a downer video. Eric needs to adjust his attitude and just enjoy the ride and look at the issues as a positive learning experience. Harshing my mello fer sure.
Oh my! when it rains it pours as they say. Just take a deep breath and be thankful you are close by friends to help you, that in itself is a blessing 🙏
Hang in There Eric. Life Will be good again in future somethime ! 😁😅
Hey Eric, very sorry that you're having all these problems. I do appreciate that you are keeping it real with the ups and downs of everyday RV life. Even though you fell off the roof and had to deal with recovery, you are blessed with good overall health, and your cats' both have good health too. My health is up and down, so you can be thankful for that. Safe travels my friend. Just remember, when you're on the bottom, there's only one way left to go, and that's UP!!!
Go to your property, settle down for a few weeks, enjoy the solitude then deceide what you want to do. Go for a trip. You do not have to be on the road 24/7!!!!! Take time to enjoy life...
Mother has driven a dually pickup truck for years. It shocked me when I discovered a couple years ago that you CANT check OR fill the inside tire without removing the outside tire. Had to take it to a shop to have them remove the outside tire to check it and discovered it had gone flat.
They sell valve extensions to allow checking the pressure and adding air. Not expensive and a simple DIY install.
Eric. Time to take a trip to Canada and have Bigfoot fix your door.
Can’t check the inside tire pressure? That is ridiculous. I have extenders on my dual tires. You need to add air every month or so. Don’t have a tpms system? Get one. Saved my *ss a couple times