05 Alaska Bound: Crossing the Alaska Border & Getting Screwed

[@brichusi]

Thanks for the geeky side of your humor. This type of filming makes us all human. Anyone should feel comfortable to go out and learn and make mistakes. the ones who are afraid to make mistakes are not living.

[@australianwoman9696]

That's true but that's because they wish to keep on LIVING!

[@Dreadiceman1]

He died trying to live lol

[@KilgoreUSA]

And how many of these commentators (Einstein’s) are traveling to Alaska? You keep rolling along no matter what the obstacles. You are an encouragement to all.

[@briansell977]

Keep Rollin on and deal with it as it comes yesbut taking the air compressor out when you need it and trying to figure out how to use it then a little bit late

[@elli003]

Me. Except I hire transportation !

[@Casca-su3ty]

Like is hard jaaaaa is a road

[@independentthinker8930]

God forbid they actually prepare for trouble, extremely poor planning skills, learn how to do something yourself

[@vissitorsteve]

Really nice video to watch. What I loved most is that despite the setbacks and stress you get along incredibly. No bickering. No blaming...just finding humor and humility in each situation. That might sound cliche'd, my 99 out of a hundred couples would be bickering and lose it. Again, thank you for posting, really enjoyed your adventure... :-)

[@gonewiththewynns]

That's our style, we learn from our mistakes and have no qualms laughing at our selves and sharing it with the world. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment.

[@ddd228]

@@gonewiththewynns Funny as Hell.

[@tunafish3216]

Boy howdy me and my old lady bicker the whole time something happens. LOL

[@dougchalmers5010]

Ha ha ha your wife is a hoot! Stranded in no where Alaska and no time for bickering or blaming. Very impressive. Bravo and cheers!

[@MrCountrycuz]

Doug Chalmers I didn’t know Oliver and Lisa had a Son from Hooterville.

[@fnnnknorth]

Will and Grace. Will- I’ll drive! Grace- I’ll criticize! Nikki’s pretty amazing. Jason’s a very lucky man. 🍻

[@DARKNESS-ne2ws]

Hahahaha !! So true

[@Treasuremonk]

But “that was the best Border Agent I’ve ever had!” I wonder how many agents she’s “had”? 😳🤣

[@ceruleanc505]

She also knew this was going up on tbe Tubes. Never know otherwise..

[@carolbedrosian4650]

Ohhhh.....wiping tears from eyes, still laughing....this is some good stuff right here! But I do give them mad props for doing this, and not being afraid of failure --- or of publicizing their failures for our entertainment & education!

[@consaka1]

As a mechanic I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Possibly for the wrong reasons. lol wish you guys the best.

[@wande.RV.iew1]

I know this is an old post, but I really DO appreciate your willingness to be transparent in your challenges. We are all human and always learning something. Thank you, Thank you!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thank you all for the support and the big thumbs up. We thought it was a funny experience with a good lesson at the end and we’re so happy others felt the same. For those that asked for link to the products you’ll find that here on our website: www.gonewiththewynns.com/Crossing-Alaska-Border-Getting-Screwed Dually - The issue with a dually coming off the rim is the tire could shred and do a lot of damage underneath the RV. I suppose you can drive “normally” with one good tire but as far as I know it’s not recommended. Tow Car - We could have drove the Smart Car down to Chicken to get a part, make a call to a tow truck, etc. and if it got much worse that’s exactly what we would have done. RV Noise - Remember this is a test vehicle and we didn’t get all the “bugs” worked out before departing on this crazy trip. The squeaking is from the dash, and once we get back into the lower 48 we’ll get it repaired…but the answer is “yes” it is annoying  Thanks again for watching our videos, without the support we won’t be able to continue making these vids. Hugs from us both. -Jason

[@JADEDWILLIAM]

Gone with the Wynns Dipping your plugs in a small can of bead seal just before you insert it reduces the chance of leakage. I watched a tire repair guy use this. I've had plugs that leak if don 't use enough sealant.

[@19Photographer76]

Gone with the Wynns Think I would have been leery of attaching the can to the tire. With 90 psi, the tire could have inflated the can instead of the other way.

[@rnordquest]

Gone with the Wynns You can drive "normally" as long as normal is slower. There's a reason there are two tires back there. You need two to carry the load at full speed all day long. One tire with double the load is probably similar to two tires at half pressure; at speed they heat up and fail. Going slower reduces heat buildup and gives more time for the heat to dissipate. You got there, and safely. Well done.

[@L0WRYDER]

most cans like that have 125 PSI in them to start with if new and no used

[@aukanmeister]

Gone with the Wynns I use to say "it isn't an adventure until something goes wrong" or something like "it's when things goes to s**t the great experiences happen" To be wingin' it, you guys did great! To have a man actually read instructions tells me that he is smarter than the average guy:)

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

You guys crack me up. I've been enjoying your sailing videos and now get to see your wacky RV videos too. You two are probably the catalyst for an army of folks becoming nomads with the philosophy, "if the Wynns could do it..." Your jumping in and going for it as a bunch of newbies and winging it/learn as you go attitude is inspiring. You guys are kids in a candy store and the world is you playground. Hope you continue having loads of fun out there.

[@silvergirl3688]

How do you think you get experience? Learning from mistakes. Great adventure.

[@sunflowerhaze1498]

"I did not think that through." That's such a Tim the toolman thing to say. You guys are awesome. We love watching you and you just keep inspiring us to get on this journey with every video you make. Thank you for sharing your life and travels! :) - Traci :)

[@garrybeattie8265]

G;day from Australia, guys. I am an Aussie truck driver and couldn't help but reply to some of your issues with your tyre. First of all the tyre repair kit you bought is a great idea. These work really well. You did everything correctly. Cleaned the hole, then pushed in the repair strip and...... That's where you had trouble. The reason was because you are supposed to deflate the tyre first. While its inflated you are trying to push something into a hole that has an enormous amount of air, under high pressure, running out. Not even Arnold Schwarzenegger could have pushed it in all the way!!! Next time, find the hole. Mark it, then deflate the tyre and carry on with the repair. I hope that helps. Garry

[@hakunamatataadventurebus5944]

Garry Beattie , Hello! I’ve plugged a lot of tires. I find it way easier when the tire is hard, so it doesn’t deflect when pushing the plug in. Air pressure in the tire technically does push back but a tiny bit that I don’t think anybody could even measure.

[@anatess07]

@@hakunamatataadventurebus5944, you're both right. It's easier if the tire is somewhat hard. But, not 80psi hard. A truck doesn't run on a regular car's 35 psi.

[@johnliska2461]

Thats what she said!!!!

[@martymaloney1032]

That’s good to know, thank you.

[@rogertwiss2966]

Here in New Zealand we too love our RV excursions and there's plenty of places to get lost or stranded in. Manliness or Bloke status is not assumed and then penalised it is earned and then embellished. Your efforts and eventual victory are to be applauded in my book. I came across a sign on a workshop wall once "To hear is to know, to see is to believe, to experience is to understand". Good luck, God bless and happy experiencing from NZ at the bottom of the world.

[@edwinchristensen1439]

Exactly the right attitude, we learn by doing. At least they are out there having fun instead of sitting around watching survivor on the rube tube.

[@Winterheart786]

I'm glad you guys recorded this whole ordeal, it really helps me organize what I would need to pack in my rig in case of emergencies

[@johnhughes9978]

Not filling your tank,not having a tire plug kit and no air compressor? Hmmmm...need to be more prepared buddy. Unexpected stuff happens. Always expect the unexpected.

[@lockporttransport]

You can't externally plug a 100psi tire. It'll split the compounded layers from the inside.

[@Gator-fromOZ]

YEA😒 FOREST GUMP Said it best , “ - - it HAPPENS”😉 👍

[@susanrybak7192]

no spare tire?

[@TheHiredGun187]

I was just coming to post this. I carry a whole small trunk in my trunk with a plug kit and compressor..along with a first aid kit, 50 piece ratchet set, hammer/pliers and a solar/hand crank radio. (I keep my MagLight along the side of the passengers seat)

[@whimsicalgolde]

True, I do not drive but if I'm to stay home in an emergency. I have the necessities to make it a few days or more. Once I drive I'll already have an emergency kit for my car. I am working on it now, getting smaller items first. One for me too if I got to move on foot for any reason on the road.

[@beaniegreen4849]

Learning by experience is painful but if you live through it, and aren't dumb, you never forget the lesson.

[@mikemiller9119]

You guys are always so polished. This one video really takes you far from that. It's great to see you guys are normal. I don't know if it's in the comments below or not. But when you have a dually, you can drive with one tire flat. It won't hurt anything if the tire is only flat. Not the same if the tire blew out.

[@oldnorthsider]

I can tell you never worked on cars before, carry a tire plug kit ( $4.00) and put your leveler down to take the weight off the tire. never use fix a flat stuff on cars with pressure sensors, it ruins the sensor on the inside if wheel. fun to watch and it looks like your having a good time so keep at it. I wrote this before watching the end, you did good.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

never use fix a flat..lol

[@wibbledee]

+matanuska high absolutely, get a little compressor you can run off your inverter, plug and go. Fix a flat ruins tyres.

[@oldnorthsider]

I don't think it ruins tires, I used plenty of it years ago. the problem is the sensor inside the tire on newer cars gets ruined. ( I've done that too )

[@rocketraccoon1976]

+wibbledee Yeah, that dinky little compressor for those big tires, and it didn't even have a regular plug. They should get a normal 2 gallon model at least (around $100-$200) with wheels, since they get heavy at that size (or they could use a dolly in lieu of the wheels). There should be a power socket on the outside of that RV somewhere. Even if not, they could just power & fill it up inside, then unplug & roll it outside.

[@wibbledee]

really, carry a truck wheel inside? Have you tried lifting one of those things? Never gonna happen. Truck wheels are very heavy indeed.

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

Ok there is something about you two I kind of like. Not sure what it is but I give you lots of respect for getting out there and seeing the country. It would be easy to sit at home and take no risk. Good luck in your endeavors!

[@spaceexposed]

I wasn't always the handy guy and had a lot of mechanical skills. Everybody has a first time. You guys showed people with little skill they can solve major problems on the fly in the middle of nowhere. All you have to do is prepare for the worst but hope and pray for the best. I have to say, that was pretty cool :)

[@CallmeRogerRoger]

You did a fine job on the plug. I don't recommend using slim, it can cause the tire to go out of balance and is a pain to remove at the tire shop. Keeping a good plug kit with you is best practice. By the way, the reason the instructions had you leave a 1/4" outside the tire and then trim it, as opposed to pushing it in farther, is that once you get to the end of the plug material, it's really easy to accidentally push the whole plug into the tire. Your success should make you feel more self reliant and give you more confidence in traveling the lonely roads. Good job.

[@MrCountrycuz]

CallmeRogerRoger Actually it’s water soluble and will wash out of the tire

[@greywhite]

you guys make us stoners look pretty bright

[@rondarv9067]

Funny

[@WatchTashi]

greywhite stoners are always brighter than hipsters, at least in my experience.

[@Fischize]

greywhite dude, that was freaking awesome!! OMG that was right on time

[@sparkyr6e5u58]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@kfstreich4787]

greywhite have you considered a career in diplomacy? That was an awful nice way to say that!

[@SloanZurnToto]

Such a cool traveling kitty. Good for you fixing your own flat, we all need to take more responsibility for our own lives these days. Enjoy.

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

🤣🤣🤣 blowing the dust from the tire towards the end was too damn funny! Decided to go to the beginning of your RV travels and watch. Thanks!!

[@bethany6869]

Pamela Bellesen 😂😂😂

[@Helmet_Tester]

Funny to read all these negative comments. He is out there getting down and dirty and learning while he goes. Good job!! Keep On Keeping On.... and Good luck in your travels.

[@RobertPeru2749]

I agree. He's making a fantastic effort to remedy a bad situation. I admire their tenacity and persistence.

[@saltpeter7429]

Funny? I guess you put a positive spin on a world full of critics. I get the nature of youtube, it asks for feedback, but I am new to having the net at all and I cat get over how nasty people are on here. A man and a woman trying to go on an adventure and keep a good attitude, I dont see what there is to criticize. But, then again, I LIVE IN A BIG OL GLASS HOUSE.

[@shamasi1968]

Helpful hint for the next time you catch a nail, keep some deep thread one inch screws with you and some wide rubber bands. Take out the nail, push the screw through the rubber band all the way up to the head then screw it into the hole left by the nail. It will plug it up completely or nearly completely allowing you to refill the tire and get somewhere to get it fixed permanently. Saved me a few times now since I used to work with a construction/roofing crew and picked up nails often.

[@enginerd80]

***** Sounds like something McGyver would do :)

[@shamasi1968]

McGyver has nothing on a mom with 7 boys under 10 in a van.. :)

[@Ottonic6]

The plug kit works better.

[@mikeries8549]

Depends on the tire. Newer car tires are not repairable with the old-school plug kit. The motorhome has truck tires that can be plugged. If you drive a pickup...ALWAYS buy load-rated truck tires or you will get stranded on a country road in Arkansas with TWO flats.

[@trex2092]

It's really funny if you speed up the video and play "Benny Hill" music. What a show.

[@jaymanxxxx]

I did

[@67robb]

These two should go no where alone, they should have ADULT SUPERVISION at all times.

[@ricknelson3607]

That is so true... :)

[@gymml7945]

By BL- 😂😂😂

[@eds1994fatboy]

Hey....at least they are doing it....while we are watching from our chairs.....so I think they are learning as they go.BTW….she is a cutie.

[@bohemoth1]

@@eds1994fatboy 2x yep

[@victorlorraine6596]

67robb these 2 are on a sailing catamaran in the South Pacific ...... strangely enough made it there with very little adult supervision

[@warrengage9536]

Probably the most honest rv road trip you tube video I've seen so far. Classic!!

[@markg4459]

To the haters: (1) they had the courage to take this adventure (2) he did successfully complete the repair & got to town (3) while he may not be as skilled @ repairs as you claim to be, he's also amassed the resources for an impressive rig. We all have different gifts. They're good people, enjoying life and not insecure about sharing their challenges. I say--good for them : )

[@brucewightman5168]

NO THEIR IDIOTS

[@brucewightman5168]

DONE THAT IN A 36FT TROJAN TRI CABIN AT LEAST POPS HAD 35 YRS BOATING EXPERIENCE I HAD 14 .. AROUND LAKE HURON, ERIE ,ONT ,MICHIGAN ,

[@theodoreschjenken153]

Tire plug kits are a life saver in the middle of know where. I know it can be expensive but I never let my gas tank drop below 1/2 tank on the northern part of the highway. Glad everything turned out alright for you.

[@danceswithbears2521]

Gary J - Know where, Alaska. Nice town but no services.

[@donaldduke2233]

Don't feel so bad. Blowouts are much worse, believe me. Glad you made out as well (and cheaply) as you did.

[@dracolyth]

We plan to hit the road in a Airstream, I've been following your sailing adventures. It's nice to come back here and see you learning and loving it!!! You're a true inspiration!!! Keep it up!

[@jeanniebaker9929]

Chuck McNay same with me👍 I bought a bus that’s being converted and I plan on traveling with my dogs in a couple years. Was watching their sailing videos (which I’m loving) the last couple weeks and decided to switch back to their RV experience. I’m glad I did 😁 this is a very helpful video for sure. As a single lady traveling I’ll need all the help I can get LOL

[@jeanniebaker9929]

So far my fav video😂 suspense, laughter, cursing, educational (what to do and what not to do😉).... and most importantly a happy ending. As a single lady getting ready to travel in a year once my bus conversion is completed, these are the types of videos that will be helpful to me. Thank you 👍🥰

[@dirtwaterfoxdirtwaterfox963]

When you get your tire fixed or replaced have them switch it to a metal stem

[@rocketraccoon1976]

2:02 Is the sleeping kitty on the dash, standard equipment or optional? 😸

[@johnmarston2527]

Required Equipment ;)

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

you won't think so when the kitten starts slamming around the inside of the vehicle, with broken legs and hips after an accident. Put him or her in a carrier, then let him have plenty of water and a walk every time you stop..... He will live a lot longer and be a lot happier in the long run.

[@kassiedreaneai7459]

Mike Hale: Why certainly. And for the duration of the time the kitty is in that carrier you should also be put in a four by six foot cell; and given a little water and a bucket and be let out maybe once a day for 10 minutes exercise. If the kitty needed to be contained at all the most I would recommend might be a cargo barrier keeping it behind the front seats but giving it the run of the rest of the motor home. I would not see any animal contained in something like a jail cell just so people can travel and enjoy life while sentencing their pet to a confined cell & only a moron would recommend that. There are better ways to keep the animal safe and allow it reasonable freedom and keep it safe. Out on the open road I see no harm with what they are doing although in more traffic like towns and cities I might recommend keeping it behind the front seats just because other people might be the cause of an accident. But never in the confines of a pet carrier. I would rather see you in a small cell than confine an innocent animal on the pretense of safety.

[@Superrandomz768]

You two are great! And well done for learning under pressure Jason. I think you did a great job! And all while filming. You both are so inspiring.

[@johnsmith-bz1yy]

Love the "gone with the Wynns" on the side of your RV....including the cat.....😜

[@danielweldon4569]

Without a doubt, one of funniest videos I have seen. I'm an RV'er and I know problems arise. But the way y'all handled it AND the reference to Tim the Toolman...priceless!

[@MrRichmattson]

I really enjoyed your resourcefulness and spirit.

[@pattypattycat474]

Ask any RV'rs we've all been through exactly what you have . Keeping sense of humor is a must . I look back on all our war stories and believe me there are many and have a good laugh.

[@kd6844]

Reality TV at its best, you guys are great. Nothing like an adventure to bring someone "closer"

[@barrycarlisle8206]

He's learning thru experience. Give him a break.

[@tlevans62]

This reminds me so much of our two years in a Class A Gas cruising the USA and Canada, learning as you go, roads that don’t exist on GPS, or have changed, getting low on gas, tire punctures etc...by the way, we had the same inside rear tire blow in New Mexico and we managed to run in the single rear for about 140 miles until we got to a place to repair the tire. We also put sway bar kits and a Banks Power kit on the engine, made all the difference. We were also younger and travelling with a baby, so the retirees at the RV Parks just doted on us most of the time. Didn’t meet anyone our age though, which kind of sucked, but what a lot of fun we had. Now we’re looking at getting a sailing cat and cruising the South Pacific...like you guys. Has been awesome watching your vids, a trip down memory lane. Cheers!

[@dn52n56]

for all persons that don't know this, most if not all valve monitoring systems, advise not to use any type of tire flat liquid. It might\will clog your monitor and show the wrong psi. Then you have to purchase a new one. and when changing tires, that tire must be able to receive the same valve stem to continue to work. Don't let the shop keep that and replace it with a different one. They are quite spendy.

[@scottw.8871]

I know for my car, they have a rebuild kit, but with that said, I don't know how easily a sensor can get damaged, but I'd think a cleaning and new orings, it should be good to go. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@gazdubai]

Lol this was so entertaining. Was thinking to myself if my wife ever filmed ourselves in some of the situations we got our self's into and out of OMG, You have another subscriber.

[@ChakatNightspark]

you should try to invest into a CB radio.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Or a ten meter ham set, I've talked from Halifax to San Diego on one.

[@celestialskye1]

Exactly! That was the FIRST thing I bought to travel from California to Massachusetts. Came in pretty darn handy ~ especially as a woman! **DON'T DEPEND ON A CELL PHONE! *

[@Cotivity]

I've been pleasantly entertained by your two's terra firma content from earlier in your journey. Who'd have thought that being on land seems more challenging than in the wet.

[@jamesd1672]

My dad was the king of the $500 car. We would go on theses crazy long trips in the mountains and always breakdown and he would say "thats part of the fun" i didn't understand what he ment until i got alot older. You'll remember overcoming the obstacles of this trip for the rest of your life.

[@nealdavis350]

I enjoyed this almost 5 years ago when you first posted it. I watched it again with the added perspective provided by our own trip to Alaska last summer (May-September 2019). I could empathize with Jason's efforts to use the Viair air compressor and plug a tire much more completely today than previously. Thank you for sharing your own trip and thereby reminding me of ours. Lots of trouble and all well worth it. :-) Happy sailing!

[@gonewiththewynns]

💙💙💙💙

[@bobkelley8291]

I use that green slime one time and I had to buy a whole new tire as they will not work on a green slime tire plus I could not add more air after as the slime plugged up the valve.

[@gs2042]

Bob Kelley you got hooked, green slim just washes out with water..☹️

[@tyclark8162]

You folks are a very sweet couple. I remember back when my wife n I were like that too. Then at 25 yrs I fell asleep on my watch n my paycheck stopped n so did she obviously. Cost me over 600k n been 13yrs ago n still not done due to a annuity we share. We never really ever had fights nor anything that would have made things go south. But when I was forced into retirement at 48 n I fought it all the way. It did something to her, n we didn't fight during divorce that went over 5yrs to close on. I guess why I am saying all this to you kids is. Enjoy life together like you are on this trip, an always show affection for one another even if you're having a bad day at work. We had two wonderful boys one on subs n a SEAL n govt agent now. An youngest son he n his your wife your own age. They're both MDs today with a baby in the chute. I wish we had taken time to vacation like you both, as I look back n we really never did. I know the war in Afghanistan as a contractor changed me for the worst perhaps. As she said she didn't know who I was, yet still no real issues. You both have love for each other n that's all one needs. As money just causes more problems I think. Stay sweet n true like you are in this video n I think you'll do well. I'm not sure why I said all this? Yet, maybe God wanted someone else to come along n read my words n laugh with your adventures going to Alaska. Funny, I always wanted to go to Alaska,,, God Bless Ty

[@bebereyes5514]

You stillvcan go there. Maybe find your true soul mate in the process.

[@TomSommer]

I'm sorry that happened to you Ty.

[@gerry7946]

Dear Ty, your searing honesty shines through and it is so touching. Don't normally reply to websites but you're a good man and I can tell that. Wishing you the very best in your life. Life is strange, I'm sitting in a caravan in the middle of France writing this. Back to UK in a few days. Rest easy Ty, you're a good man.

[@thechetjr]

The cat is pretty sweet too.

[@RastusFlanigan]

God bless you Ty.

[@volfan1nga]

You don't carry a tire plug kit? You should. They are cheap and easy to use.

[@volfan1nga]

Never mind. Just saw you finally broke it out. LOL

[@ralphsnow2337]

If you have air brakes get a quick disconnect and plum it into your on board air tank to air up tires. Any truck shop can do the job if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

[@rty1955]

He has trouble fixing a flat!! R u serious? Haha

[@realtruth172]

the tire place is going to tell you they won't patch a tire near the corner . i got flats like that all the time on my dump truck if they patch it all you have to do is have a new internal patch put in every 20 to 30 thousand miles to wear out the tire because the internal patch comes loose when the patch is near the corner of the tire (too much flexing )

[@marialivingstone1458]

A former boyfriend once told me if all else fails read the directions.

[@xenog4386]

Former Grandad was right!

[@arthurhardy]

R.T.F.M.

[@wrcummings]

But to save time skip the table of contents and always thumb through first.

[@muimasmacho]

Maria Livingstone, *Can you read Chingrish?*

[@mikemead2315]

Lessons I learned: Also take paper maps. Use and check all tools before I need them. Yup. Time fir me to read some directions.

[@celestialskye1]

At 63 yrs old, ALWAYS still USE a paper map ~ DON'T COUNT ON A GADGET!

[@johnthomson8332]

ever heard of a tire plug kit for 15 bucks at any automotive place?

[@jimcalcutt7114]

John Thomson

[@johnthomson8332]

what

[@Roonasaur]

They have now ;D

[@NFSCalex]

Ever bought a tire plug kit for 0.99 at a Chinese store?

[@juiellineau]

your man card just got a couple new stars added. good job! now on to your next challenge. You also got bonus points for have a wife that was NOT being bitchy and 10 more pionts because she smiled as you upgraded you man card .

[@briansell977]

Did you all hear the last part of the instructions on that tire plug kit .............it's temporary

[@DARKNESS-ne2ws]

That's for Damm sure

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Y'all definitely did pretty well, I stayed for the entire video. Great job. 👍🏼

[@ravenfeather7087]

Darwin's principles will likely take effect at some point in this journey.

[@redspain349]

Raven Feather ❤️

[@rick5352]

We can only hope

[@briansell977]

Oh my God now they're going to plug a tire it may actually even work if they're luckysome of the roads they've been on though I don't know

[@gesundheit602]

@Gone with the Wynns Many nails and screws in tires do not require repair at all, possibly including the one you removed at one point. The safest place to remove a nail etc is at a repair shop if possible and I'd recommend leaving the nail in until you get to one. There they will remove it and check for leaks to see if a repair is required. You can check for leaks yourself by taking a spray bottle of water and constantly spraying down the area, watching for air bubbles. No bubbles equal no leak at this time. This doesn't mean it may not leak once the object is removed, but you can certainly drive with it in there for a distance if it isn't leaking. The exception would be nails etc in the sidewall of the tire. Would not recommend driving further if that is the case as it could cause the tire to blow and come apart.

[@davidparry8514]

I used to carry vinyl coated sinker nails for that very purpose, hear a leak and put a nail in the hole toil you can get to some air.

[@GR19611]

This video is Brilliant. Wonderful personalities and funny as.😅

[@mango4064]

Jason, you are one funny guy😂😆 24:25 “I did not think that through.” Lol!!!! 😂😆😜😀

[@gonewiththewynns]

😀😆

[@thomasreed8710]

Advice from an old trucker...you can drive at 25 mph. The tire will stay cool enough so it won't catch fire but you can still get somewhere.

[@gonewiththewynns]

It would work in a pinch, but you have to be careful doing that in an RV. If the tire starts to come apart it can damage the body, tear out water lines, propane lines, all sorts of expensive things. Curious Minion

[@steved3387]

You guys are awesome... New to travel trailer hauling ourselves. Learned a lot so far. BTW, all the "not so friendly" commenters act like they know it all... well in my humble opinion, in the world of RVing, there is a first time for EVERYTHING. I doubt they popped out of the womb with with a flat repair kit in their hands... Ya'll done good. Next time will be MUCH easier! - Cheers.

[@MrDpinkley]

Steve Dekany p 8 4

[@daveh8316]

u guys did good..... u did have an air pump and plug kit, and figured out how to use it all, and got yourself out of a jam... good job

[@lelaarneson3147]

You two are so CUTE! You made me laugh a LOT! I love your attitudes. Make lemonade out of flat tires! Blessings - Still laughing!

[@ronmcfarlin9970]

As a truck driver on these roads, I have helped many people making these same mistakes. A plug kit is worth its weight in gold. Before starting a journey like this, make sure you are comfortable with all that you might encounter. A can of fix a flat should never be used.

[@vangeezerexperience]

Great video guys! There is a woman behind every great man: "Finishing it up so we can go and have a beer! :)

[@scoobydoo3928]

That was the best moment of the video! "Finish up so we can go have a beer." I love that woman!

[@jeanniebaker9929]

This is my favorite video so far. Watching you learn as you go is inspiring (and also teaches to be prepared 👍Btw Ignore the haters they’re just jealous 🥰

[@nathanwarman845]

This is hilarious I will definitely have to watch more , Also , when I drove this back in the 90s , the road was dirt all the way through ..

[@dennisflora6205]

You just blew the dust off the rim and made coffee come out my nose. lol

[@gonewiththewynns]

+Dennis Flora ha ha, your welcome? :)

[@Nai61a]

+Gone with the Wynns Two things made me subscribe this afternoon: 1) You made me smile and 2) the lady said "arse" not "ass" at 25.09... It's the small things ...

[@guyazbell7437]

Dennis Flora kindly makes me want to beat the stupid out of his parents.

[@jfraney6002]

Dennis Flora lol holy crap that was funny

[@rick33ful]

I laughed so much I cried!!!!

[@traveller9625]

Get rid of those braided valves, Tire Man out of Cali sells solid steel extenders like are used on the big rigs for campers had mine for eight years and love them

[@russl4294]

Any repair you can do yourself, you are a winner . Do the best you can with what you got. And remember it can always be worse. Good job your on the road again and you did it.

[@offgridprep]

Wow , at least you have a good learning experience now ! Btw the reason fix a flat would not work for you is your tire had to much pressure in it at the time. When your tire was at 20 lbs you good have put it in ok then and then added air

[@iceman22st]

I was just going back through some of your prior videos and watched this. I've always preferred to figure out how to use things like the compressor BEFORE I need it. Can you imagine how hard this would have been if it was raining or night time? The cement with the plug kit serves as a lubricant when you are reaming out the hole and when inserting the plug. I've actually had to put 3 plugs in a large hole once. it lasted the rest of the summer, and my little RV was due for new rear tires anyways, so I didn't need to put the new tires on only to store the RV right away. Love your videos.

[@debbiehahn5622]

Totally enjoyed your video! You handled the situation better than some would I'm sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@madtrucker0983]

Man card suspended for having a cat on dash board while wearing a pizza hut table cloth as a shirt.

[@USMC6976]

He can be forgiven about the cat. He does have a lady with him. However, the shirt alone is enough to yank the man-card.

[@martymaloney1032]

Woods buffalo check or Blackwatch have saved his man card?

[@janiceconnolly8740]

Mad Trucker 😂😂😂

[@tunafish3216]

LMFAO

[@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath]

Travels the world in an RV and sailboat with his beautiful wife and cats. More man than most.

[@thomasreyes2857]

next time you use slime make sure you get the can with the holes that way you have options as far as being able to get to the valve stem also carry you a patch kit they're very easy to use and will save your behind

[@scottfirman]

We ran through a bunch of roofing nails once on our way out if Michigan to Colorado. The sad part is, We left at 4 am figuring to be through Chicago before traffic got bad. We had to replace one tire and get 3 patched. The tire place didn't even open till 9am. It gets better. We picked up an old 1969 Portacabin popup camper in Colorado free from my cousins. The bad part was all the tires it had were dry rotted. We had 4 tires ( one spare set inside) and a spare tire. Every tire ended up destroyed on our way to Utah after leaving Colorado. We finally stopped in Wyoming and got two new tires. The spare had a big chip of rubber out of it but saved us when we were down to our last good set of tires and one blew up into pieces. That was a memorable trip.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Well, you got really good at changing flat tires?? 💙💛💙

[@Scrambler85]

And to think 2 years after this You are both accomplished boat captains living on a Yacht half way around the world. Now its bikinis and manta rays.

[@chevyman1722]

NEVER stop recording...your allowed to film anytime and anywhere you want...you should check up on that so we can see the actions....

[@terrynitro5330]

On the other hand, an operating video-cam may have created an uncomfortable and possibly antagonistic reception. You made a good decision - trust your intuition.

[@ChiTownRaider75]

HAHAHAHA.............100% with ya NOT at yazzzzzzz.......... Great vid! Wanted to say something earlier but I had no idea Alaska, after watching all your videos, was just so beautiful. That will be a "must do" when my wife and I start our adventure(s). On that note, we really hope when our time comes to get started our journeys cross paths. No doubt sharing a beer or two would just add to everything. As always, keep being you...thx again for all you do.

[@emerymitchell844]

Glad Uall made it safe

[@hopeandgracetompkins3707]

I watched this awhile ago. But don't remember laughing so hard. Thank you

[@JWY]

18:00 I think the tire pressure gauge is telling you that fix-a-flat will ruin tire pressure sensors.

[@cathyzetterman5828]

You both are so brave! Life is too short for regrets, you’re loving and living life your way. Congrats and God Bless!

[@LuckyOne.]

Great job staying cool. Enjoyed the show!

[@davidsamala9161]

learn as you go ...I thought this type of situations only happens to us during our trips..ha..ha..love u guys.. and good luck on your boating adventures

[@juantellado9235]

You guys are a trip! I was over here screaming "You need to push it in further" and then you cut yourself! Hillarious. I do want to congratulate your special "other half" because she was there ready and willing to help and be by your side giving you encouragement while going through all that hardship. Otherwise, I think you guys are a great couple and I did enjoy your video. From the United States to Alaska is not a joking matter! A ride that is a little scary and you never know what's around the next corner. Hope you guys make it safely! God bless!

[@clockguy2]

In plugging tires: The first probe is basically a file to open the hole enough to get a plug into the hole. You often have to drive it in with the palm of your hand and pull out and push in a few times. The tire should be filled up with air as you do this. Put a plug centered in the other probe keeping it as clean as possible and smear it with rubber cement. insert this into the hole as soon as you pull out the first probe. You want to push the plug into the tire deep enough to have some of the plug inside the tire but leaving both ends of the plug sticking outside of the tire. pull out the probe and the hole should be plugged. Now take a razor blade and cut the ends of the plug off about 1/16" outside of the tire. If you leave the plug ends long, the plug will eventually work it's way out. They say to go to the tire store and get a patch put on the inside of the tire afterward, but I've plugged about a hundred tires and none ever failed on me When done properly. Do not plug a side wall, it won't hold.

[@gregjo5141]

You should really learn how to work your equipment before you take a trip also an extra 10 20 gallons of fuel helps too

[@staceywalker6673]

Why people are making remarks about being smart or not.....some learn as they go along......he got the job done! They didnt get stranded for hours in middle of nowhere.......they had a plan an they worked.

[@robertcetrone122]

Stacey Walker ....Just let the peanut gallery act like 8 year olds..."I know something you don't know..na....na....nana..na!!!" ........Now I'm sure gonna try that strategy as a pickup line and walk up to the women and say "Excuse me, but I couldn't help noticing you're alone here, and by the way, my names Bob and I don't mean to brag, but I know how to plug virtually any size tire on the road, so you wanna dance?"....

[@georgiayoung9124]

@@robertcetrone122 hey...a nice comment from a guy.... congratulations!

[@rps714]

That road was terrifying in the rain with mud. No guard rails I thought I was going off some curves down the 1,000ft drops.

[@martymaloney1032]

Note to self, don’t go that way when it’s raining.

[@jpol3808]

Gotta love a girl who's fix for everything is "Let's go have a drink!" And she got screwed in Alaska!

[@therongill8199]

Liked the video. Can you tell me what you did or where you got the side window sun screens for the driver and passenger. I have never seen that big of ones before?

[@bja2024]

Painful to watch.

[@bryanr.3241]

That tires junk is hated by tire mechanics. And it just gunks up your tire rim. Buy a plug kit that is easy to use and a far better option than fix a flat junk. Also , if you do use that crap , you have to immediately start driving to even out the gunk inside from fix a flat. Just buy a self plug kit. If you can change a tire , you can plug a tire. Peace

[@bryanr.3241]

LOL , awesome , you got the plug kit. I posted before you bought it. Push the plug in !! LOL

[@bryanr.3241]

Exactly. Never remove the tire if your just plugging it. Only time a plug won't work is if hole is to big or hole is in side wall of tire.

[@consaka1]

Saw some off road guys plug a hole in a sidewall with about 4 of those. lol It worked for that day for them. I was surprised.

[@markdrebert247]

Tim the Tool Man applies perfectly... LOL 🤣 At least the job got done. Thanks for sharing.

[@janbeckerman3797]

Just wondering......Do any of your videos cover details about your RV. I'd be very interested in finding out as much as possible as we're thinking of taking the plunge and know way too little.

[@gonewiththewynns]

On the blog you can click on the name of each RV on the intro page to learn more about it. There is also a shopper's series tab with looks at several more: www.gonewiththewynns.com/rvin

[@MonzaRacer]

Also if tire is leaking and sidewall says higher pressure than recommended just max it out. Most of those tires go over 100psi, and if it's leaking your better off for running. Also maxing other tire on duals would help keep load supported.