#651

Welcome to Wonderhussy Adventure #651
Dates of adventure: 7/13-7/14/22
While headed to Lake Powell, my 4Runner started acting up right outside the tiny little polygamist town of Colorado City...so I had no choice but to pull in and try to find help. Which I did -- from the most UNEXPECTED trio of angels!
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[@jaminova_1969]

Matt's Off-Road recovery is in Hurricane! Would love to see a cross over of my two favorite YT Vloggers! That was Super Cool for that nice family to help you change your battery! I think this could be the start of the Adopt-A-Hussy foundation!

[@phonypony5.0]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@pauljensen3799]

Would love too see that also Matt is a wonderful guy

[@livewithnick]

I agree!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Yes, Yes, Matts

[@Snobunnay]

I was thinking this the whole time.

[@sallys2423]

THIS is the kind of story that needs to lead the evening news. Kind folks are everywhere, we need to hear about them!

[@randymccloud1107]

There are still plenty of good people throughout this wonderful country !!! Bless all of them !!

[@jaminova_1969]

That's the America I remember!

[@bigtexnick2188]

@@jaminova_1969 Absolutely! 95% of people are good and kind and helpful!

[@dalehamelehle2346]

I cant say enough about Hurricane and the people of Utah. We broke down with a broken axle and the guy who towed us back to town opened his shop on a Sunday morning (6am) and fixed it. Utah has great people!!

[@miovignetowinery]

1987 my family and I took a trip from SF to Michigan for my wife's 10 year HS class reunion. When we arrived in Salt Lake, my truck started to have the same issues you had on this trip. We got towed to a gas station and turned out it would take a couple of days to get a alternator. The owner loaned us his spare car so we could explore and enjoy our side trip for FREE, no charge even for milage. Great people.

[@richardlyyski5518]

Go BLUE !

[@mpower6004]

The kindness of the family who helped you compensated for all the trouble that you had with the car . This was an epic story .

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

This reminds of when I forgot where I parked my car in Toronto. I couldn't believe the amount of people willing to take a total stranger in their cars to help me find my car. MSM makes everyone feel like they shouldn't leave their homes. Stories like this renews my faith in fellow man . :-) Peace

[@sizzelot]

Thats what I find too. In reality its never nearly as bad as what the media portrays and thst definitely includes Covid also. Their goal is to frighten you to get views and keep you glued to the TV all day.

[@mikebrow74]

I have to agree with the others recommending you replace that alternator now. Your battery is primarily there to crank the engine while starting. Once running the alternator should produce enough electricity to run the vehicle and recharge the battery. In your case, the alternator failed to produce enough electricity to keep up with the electrical demand causing the battery to take over and eventually drain. Once the battery drained, your ignition system and computer were not able to keep the vehicle running. You have an intermittent alternator failure that will soon turn to a permanent failure. Replace it now before you get stuck in who knows where.

[@TheGor54]

Right on point. She describes a whistling sound before the breakdown indicating a bad alternator bearing. When they tested it at those stores they probably only tested the electrical components and didn't inspect the bearings.

[@sizzelot]

@@TheGor54 they have to spin it to test it dont they? What about possibility oil got on belt during oil change and started slipping causing the whistle?

[@Doesitmatter113]

@@sizzelot Oil is drained through the pan, at the bottom of the engine. How did you envision oil getting onto the belt that controls the alternator? You have to be one stupid mechanic to pull that one off. If you have oil on your belts, it's from gasket failure. Not from an oil change. Only two reasons that battery died. Age, or a bad alternator. In either case, with that mileage, you replace both.

[@sizzelot]

@@Doesitmatter113 Uh yeah it would be pretty easy to do when you refill the oil if your not careful. You don't just drain oil without refilling it unless you want a short ride, but I guess you never thought of that.

[@williamcochell9889]

Hey Sarah, before living in Las Vegas for 20 years I was a real estate broker. I lived in Salt Lake City for about eight years. I am not a Mormon and yet I was never discriminated in business and I found them like you to be really helpful nice people!

[@MrLanternland]

What lovely people - but i ran into a bad bunch of Mormon real estate sheisters in Mesa, AZ, and that joint was owned by a bishop or whatever they call him. They tried to take me for all they could, and when i belatedly looked their reviews up online i saw that I'm not the only one...but that family in this video were so lovely! Yeah there's good people out there and very bad ones too.

[@mariodesmo]

Matt's Off-Road recovery in Hurricane is a good group of folks too. And amazing mechanics, fabricators, and tow service.

[@thomashouser6515]

Incredible, heart warming story! You are just awesome! I was traveling in the desert in Arizona. 100 miles from the nearest town. My trans stopped working. A guy stopped, said his wife had a car like mine. Adjusted my clutch, we were off. My wife and young daughter were in our car. Angels exist!

[@HenkkaFO]

i just binged for an hour straight - this episode was awesome! it brought tears to my eyes when you said" well if u turn off the damn TV, you will see how people are actually nice

[@papergenius94127]

People who live in Utah are really nice. I am so glad you are safe due to this wonderful family.

[@papergenius94127]

I am Asian. I worked in Utah. I live in California and people here are not friendly at all. I think it can happen anywhere. I am sorry someone harassed to you. I get it here in California all the time.

[@papergenius94127]

I think it is not only color of your skin but also stereotype . Because I am Asian they expect me to do more work and I’d I don’t do it I get yelled and shame in front of customers and other employees. So if others see what the boss does they think they can do the same to me. Times have probably changed. I worked in Utah in the 80’s. My boss was from California and she was nasty. People should treat everyone as humans. We should treat everyone with kindness. Sorry about your terrible experience in Utah. Take care.

[@NewtonWashinton]

Such a Great Family Thank You Daniel, Melany, Taesha,..... 👍👍👍👍

[@trackerofbadboys]

I am a toyota guy and the alternators usually last 160k-170k miles. less if you idle alot parked in the middle of nowhere. BUY a toyota alternator NOW from a toyota dealerhip and carry it with you. you will need it.

[@John-Nada]

Nippon Denso genuine Toyota parts

[@TheSopke]

High school auto mechanics teacher here… beware, alternators can intermittently act up at the end of their lives. Being you need your rig to be reliable (147k is a full alternator life), might want to do an alternator too. Good luck & enjoy your channel

[@marcbee1234]

I fully agree she should replace her alternator and get a HIGHLY qualified off road mechanic's opinion what else she should repair before the breakdown occurs.

[@troyfranks4423]

I agree. If the battery was that bad it probably damaged the alternator and it will eventually go out.

[@TheSopke]

Especially the “whrurring” sound she heard..that’s a clue the alternator was struggling.

[@pippilongstocking-qs7fm]

Thank you kind family for helping our wonderful wonderhussy..it's nice to know people care 💞

[@kennethg374]

If by some chance you read this, my original alternator on a 03 Taco lasted 230,000 miles. Had the same problems with gages and lights going haywire. Considering how hard you run your vehicle and far out you go from civilization when traveling. It might be a good idea to get that alternator replaced.

[@billyjacksimmons9947]

Shout out to Matt's Off-Road recovery, but that town is full of Great People, I know from experience!

[@boitoiful]

So many thanks to the family that helped Wonderhussy we love so much!

[@TheBandit7613]

The fridge is killing your battery. It's not a deep cycle battery and is not supposed to be run down regularly.

[@freedomstar3814]

Good point !

[@michaelk.stenstrom4028]

A suggestion from an engineer, amateur auto mechanic, and long time wonder hussy admirer, get your alternator replaced. Find a convenient time when it's not an emergency. The alternator could test good and then fail and test bad and test good again. 150K miles is enough on an alternator. An alternator failure could strand you anywhere so it's not worth the risk. mks

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

Smart. Time to buy a backup & carry it. Ya never know.

[@jonnywalker35]

An old backyard trick to test your alternator is to disconnect the battery when your vehicle is running and if it stays running your alternator is good. But if you’re car stalls then you have a bad alternator.

[@csabadoth4838]

don't work that way anymore, unless its a oldie ! lol :P cheers

[@RoadTripEddie]

Yup. New computer cars with a pcm/ecm, yes sir. It will cook it

[@tedelliott8734]

@@RoadTripEddie when a alternator is changing the back of it by the bearing is magnetic .

[@Pokingthebear999]

Why can't you just put voltmeter on the batt posts with engine running? Volt Reading 13.5 to 14.87 normal with Headlights on or A/C on.

[@glenng1304]

I'd change out both the alternator and the battery, regardless of this test. Not too difficult or costly a job.

[@kencraig7308]

Can I make a suggestion ? Pick up a bottle of simple green and next time you wash your overlander spray the engine compartment first and rinse, then go on to the body. A clean engine is a happy engine. Plus the techs will love you. Ok, next video 👗👍

[@ginatulip8679]

I remember a few videos back you said don't dwell on all the negative news and look at how nice nature is and how good the world is, and you prove it all the time. this was a positive boost to my day, thanks for the new video. God is looking out for you and sending you angels.

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

Utah, is a Very Special kind of Experience.

[@dougolsen702]

Wow,I am a mechanic and I wish I could have been there to help you, I broke my neck and and am doing my best to get back up and keep trying, thank you for being a great inspiration for me, my girl friend died from cancer 4 years ago and I have been watching your adventures and have been very lucky to have been able to watch your videos you are truly a wonderful inspiration! ❤

[@Kingwoodish]

Hope you heal up soon, Doug

[@williamt5837]

Better broke down where it did than the middle of nowhere without any kind of service! A blessing in disguise. Make sure roadside is added to your insurance if it's not already, but definitely shop around for the best deals for reimbursement, especially for an adventurer like yourself.

[@dc76384]

I had a 2010 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 200,000 miles on it, as I'm preparing for a roadtrip across the country from Indiana to Oregon it dawned on me that the Alternator is original. So I bought a new one...just in case. As luck would have it made it to Oregon coast and back on the original alternator.

[@livewithnick]

Hussy when you’re traveling out in the desert people like Matt’s a off-road Recovery AKA Windell Towing would be some good contact info to have. They’re great people. Paul at Fab Rats around Glendale are too plus Rory at Moab Motorsports around Moab. Merlin’s Old School Garage in Nevada too. They’ve got some cool rigs too!All on YT and all great people. You’re probably way ahead of me but if not there’s some names for you.

[@Michael-by4yb]

Winder not Windell

[@bradbundy1471]

Yes, exactly what I was thinking. You could call any of those people and they would come running. They know rigs and they all have great families! Thank you to that family and all who helped our Wonder Hussey! Yeah there are a lot of great people in Utah. 🤠🧑‍🦰🌲 🎼

[@davidsharp3522]

I believe Merlin’s is Havasu City AZ

[@jennablerose2168]

Winder Towing

[@jamesbrooks3664]

All great people!

[@tenchu0siris]

I was in Utah a few years back on a road trip and had some minor vehicle issues near Zion. The people that helped me get repaired and back on the road were amazing! There really are some amazingly nice people around the St. George area.

[@janaspencer6008]

Thanks dear family for helping our Wonder Hussy! Safe travels to all! ❤️

[@jtsdeals]

Crazy timing. My battery died yesterday. Ordered lunch, went to pick it up - car was dead. Thankfully I was able to dig out my bike, put some air in the tires and pick up my late lunch cause I was already hangry. Usually I get my batteries from O'Reilly but when I looked it up online they wanted double what I paid last time. I looked at Costco on a whim and it was half of what O'Reilly was asking. Got a jump and got the last battery in my size from Costco and changed it in the parking lot. Went inside to see what their bourbon selection looked like and found a delicious Four Roses single barrel which I had a taste of last night. Glad you got some help so far from home and hopefully you too are now relaxing.

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

Thank you for sharing. With everything negative we see - this is a good heartwarming story that reminds us there are still good, kind people in this crazy world.

[@CobaltHaze]

Talk about a wonderful family! Faith in humanity restored ❤️

[@bendeleted9155]

This warms my heart. Thanks Dale, Melanie and Jada. We all worry about our Wonderhussy out on the road as you do. ❤️👍

[@bendeleted9155]

Sorry, I got the young lady's name wrong. I can't quite make it out, but thank you.

[@susanlongb4]

Deja, I think

[@randaldavis8976]

That is a very strange part of america. A group of us (motorcyclists on BMWs) were chilling (sodas & snacks) at the gas station waiting for a straggler. One guy decided to do a quick ride around the town. Ten minutes later returned to tell us "The town sheriff is going to give us 10 minutes to get out of town or he is going to arrest us for loitering". Welcome to Colorado City.

[@dozer1642]

It’s stressful at the time, but the breakdowns are what we remember first about cross country trips. In my late 40s I finally trained myself to not get stressed out and enjoy the day.

[@becorations1]

We are in Las Vegas and have to get a new battery every 18-24 months it seems. We get Walmart with a warranty and it’s been great! And what a sweet family!!! That made me so happy to see! ❤️❤️❤️

[@markattardo]

Newer vehicles do all kinds of weird things when the batteries get weak. Glad you found such a wonderful family at the right time.

[@kenlanier2131]

Breaking down in never fun, but meeting that Awesome family is priceless! Great video!

[@socalifone3044]

This video restores my faith in humanity. ❤️🇺🇸

[@bigtexnick2188]

it really does! left such a good vibe after watching!!

[@lorilake7613]

I've had similar experiences in Utah regarding the wonderful people who don't hesitate to help a stranger in need. In fact, when my sister and I broke down on the side of a country road outside Cedar City, every car that came along stopped and offered help.

[@anthonydereck8468]

Hello Lori👋

[@davebruins8623]

Yikes!! Breakdowns are the worst. What a great family!!

[@gertraba4484]

Ya know i had a preminition she waw gonna have an event. Breakdown

[@gertraba4484]

Yeah. Great ep ending and fantastic family to help. Have WONDER HUSSY. take the girl under wing and help her develop her web channel.....have WH. Start a second channel with good news and help content. Lord knows we need it!!!!!

[@mikebrant192]

We were in Colorado City about three months ago, and Hurricane! Your descriptions are spot-on. We stayed in a very reasonable and beautiful RV Park on a Paiute Reservation and got our groceries at Bee's in Colorado City. I have never in my life seen so many huge homes! Anyway, you met the same sort of people we met, and that's what's important.

[@raymondglassford1299]

What a wonderful story. Fame follows you wherever you go. Everyone in Utah loves you. Enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling.

[@roadtripmitch]

Your guy cleaned your terminals, that was obvious, batteries die instantly so he's not to blame. Tesha is super cute! I've been to all these places without the drama, but you excel at story telling, how can anyone not love you... Supper nice family to assist you!! I worked with a guy that took his personal craft (Jetski) from Ft Lauderdale to the Keys with a cooler and a gas can. He invited me , I declined and regretted ever since. Safe Travels Buddy!

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

This makes me cry thinking of these wonderful people. God bless America!

[@murrayadam8576]

Very cool video. Said in a comment a few videos ago to take good care of your rigs electrical system. It is a lifesaver for what you do and where you go. Thankfully some very kind folks were there for you. Stay safe, travel safe!!!

[@fabhousevegas7369]

I always said I ❤️ the ppl of Utah always helpful to outsiders and willing to lend a hand. They treat you how you treat them. Great place to break down at 🙃

[@steveschritz1823]

Given all the time you like going off the grid, I recommend you purchase two items: -Cigarette lighter socket battery checker -Solar Panel battery charger Checking your battery and alternator are super easy. - Alternator: start engine; voltage should be around 14 volts - Battery: with engine off, voltage should be 12.9 and 12.1. It’ll slowly drop as you use the energy from it.

[@bobrouse8634]

It could still be the alternator breaking down under heat but will run fine after cooling. Within an alternator, there is a semiconductor within called a "triode" pack (basically 3 diodes). That converts the AC from the 3 phase winding to DC . It is a rare phenomenon but semiconductors can suffer from damage that can only manifest failure / breakdown when they get hot. Depending on the state of the alternator at the time it was checked, all three mechanics probably were right based on what they saw . I would go ahead and replace it at your mileage, heat levels, and if you idle alot, a 140K mile alternator with desert heat may be equivalent wuth wear to one w/ 160-175 K miles anywhere else.

[@marcbee1234]

Wonderhussy needs to get on the airplane component 'replacement by age' before they breakdown.

[@kendallsmith1458]

Right on!

[@robertheinkel6225]

I was thinking the same thing. Time will tell

[@rickrack4812]

Otherwise known as a Wheatstone bridge

[@sommstuff3071]

I second this proposal - and always replace the belt when you replace the alternator.

[@rwm3111]

Kindness of strangers is so under rated, what a nice helpful family. GO UTAH! (I would change the alternator anyway, and install a two battery system since it is your Camping Overlander)

[@grey5626]

Yay for helpful people! I've been sleeping in my car since the end of January, and while I don't have much in the way of adventures to share such as you, mechanical issues are a huge source of stress. In August of 2021 my Check Engine light went on, and I lost count of how many visits it took until it was fixed. Around late April 2022 it seemed as if it was fixed, but then the light came back on in late June and it turned out apparently they used an incorrect part, so it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago (mid July 2022) that they rectified that screw up! Hopefully it will stay fixed! Admittedly, the car never had issues running, it seemed as it maybe it was related to a botched software upgrade on a recall related to a temperature or particulate sensor? Very worrisome 11 months regardless.

[@williamt5837]

When that check engine light comes on, make sure you go to an auto parts store 1st, most will plug into your cars computer for free for a diagnostic code that'll tell you what the problem is, sometimes it's a simple sensor you can buy there, then watch a tutorial on KZbin on your make model and problem fix....this will save you a TON of money!

[@sizzelot]

If it was the mass air flow sensor those are very easy fix on your own. Just remove screws securing it, unplug from electrical harness, and spray with mass air flow sensor cleaner from auto parts store being careful not to contact the delicate platnum sensor itself. Had to clean mine twice now over 450K miles to clear a check engine light on a 98 Tacoma.

[@leveragedpromise1]

What a beautiful story! When things look the darkest the dawn shines its brightest. Had this happen to me in a 85 convertible Celica. Walked three miles to a farmers place and he let me spend the night in my car while my battery charged in his shed. The next morning I made it from Kearny Texas to Brownsville where my parents were RVing. The have an auto shop there that does nothing but alternators. It cost maybe $25 bucks to restring my old alternator. That car lasted another hundred fifty thousand, until it quit on my way to work at over 300K. Life's adventures.

[@stevekulbacki5238]

Sounds like an alternator. The mechanic can't predict when an alternator will fail. he is off the hook. Every time I watch your channel that 4-runner has trouble. Makes good video, I watched to the end.

[@Pokingthebear999]

Maybe, the alternator was hard to get at. I was a mobil one gas station mechanic 30yrs ago. I would work on jobs that takes less time, "easy money". I'm not sure with Toy 4 Runner.

[@prational]

Former mechanic and concur that it is the alternator. Never seen a bad battery cause the symptoms she had.

[@BunkyBinx]

What a beautiful family to help out an awesome person. Stay safe! Love your videos!💕

[@freedomstar3814]

Fantastic family that helped you out ! Looking forward to seeing your future adventures!

[@shanesandberg9569]

Most of the people in Southern Utah are much like your new friends. Very friendly and willing to help others. Thanks for visiting.

[@anthonydereck8468]

Hello Shane👋

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

such a sweet family!! Utah is a great place to visit, very nice folks and amazing scenery! I drive a even older Toyota and suggest getting stuff replaced soon so you don't break down. Alternator, starter, water pump and power steering pump. Like you said those high desert temps are hard on a car. Also get all the hoses changed.

[@gertraba4484]

Yup, true dat...

[@AlexnSipha]

When you run into random strangers and they are really kind-hearted family, thats when you know how priceless feeling it is. It happened to me before when I had a flat tire and I didnt have a spare tire, there is a guy willing to take me to the tire shop to get a new tire replaced and then come back drop me off and fix my car tire that I left it sitting stranded on the side of the road. People are awesome...

[@Randomthings-im3zl]

Utah is a great place to live, we enjoy it, We dont even mind when people move in, As long as they dont try to change it to the shitty place they came from!!!! Glad you are on your way, love the videos, From Cedar city utah!!!

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

We Agree, about those who move in. Just Don't forget, even Your people Moved-In from parts unknown back when. I too, am a transplant 35 years and counting. (I brought good vibes & conservative values) Still no matter what, UT. Proves to be the Best. 👊

[@BobWwwaa]

Thank you to the family who take care of wonder Hussey she’s very important to us we wouldn’t know what to do without our wonder Hussey specially made a retired old guy who looks forward to her videos every week to entertain myself she’s the greatest👍👨🏻‍🦳👍

[@buckyblue]

Hi, there! when watching video and you describing the breakdown: the dashboard lights coming on and other things going haywire... basically, everything was shutting down. Well, if you had a voltmeter gauge attached to your "rig" you would see the voltage of your car "very low!"... (with car running, normal voltage will show around 13-14 volts, and just sitting (parked) somewhere in the 12s.) So, just as you were describing the symptoms I thought "the ALTERNATOR has gone bad." Well, as changing out that old battery is a good thing... I would replace that alternator, too, Miss. It is most likely faulty or on it's way out. "Get'r done." ❤️

[@anthonydereck8468]

Hello Bucky👋

[@dustyroads5409]

Yes - Utah is a people friendly state, I had the pleasure of living there back in the 80's. So glad friends came to your rescue, glad your safe and back on the " Wonderhussy road adventures" Can't wait to see your next post..... Be safe Sara Jane... 🤗

[@deneb.9798]

What an awesome family....nice to see that there are great families and companies out there that do help....

[@mmasque2052]

The plastic cover on your engine has two main purposes. First is to provide a slight amount of sound insulation and the second is to just make the engine compartment look prettier. That second is the main reason it’s there. As for the battery/alternator issue, a bad cell in the battery (a whole auto battery is composed of several individual cells.) can cause a battery to not provide sufficient power to start a vehicle. And also pull excessive charge from the alternator. Because of all the computerized electronics in newer vehicles, proper battery charge and alternator output is essential. Get bellow about 11 volts output and the computers will start competing for the current and that will start bringing warning lamps on in the dash. Extreme heat or cold can be very hard on batteries as both will reduce its ability to store and provide current. One thing to always check is how tight your battery cables are attached to the battery. If you an wiggle them at all, they are too loose.

[@ronaldmason7053]

Great story Sarah ! Last year I got a flat tire in a Cabela's parking lot in Tualatin, Or. My roadside service guy got way behind schedule, and I waited over 3 hours for him to show up. I lost count on the number of folks (all perfect strangers) who offered to help me change the tire. At least 8 or 9 people. Shows how good and helpful most people are.

[@Doesitmatter113]

I'm curious, does your vehicle not come with at least a donut spare? Unless you're handicapped, changing a tire is very simple. I never could understand calling a tow truck to change a flat tire. Imagine if you would have been in the middle of nowhere, with no cell service, not being able to change a tire.

[@juneyshu6197]

Husby is an expert mech. I said "OK, whats wrong?" He said "Battery, and check alternator. Heat kills batteries." Bumpy roads, I learned, do also. Please keep battery in your thoughts in future, have fun!

[@nathanbrannock2800]

That is so great that a family comes to the rescue no problems wow you have fans all over the United States that is great👍👍

[@kennysherrill6542]

That was Awesome 👌 you know Sarah you are loved by many including me, so sorry you had problems but it all turned good. I'm having an oil leak problem myself on my Jeep, it just turned 171,000 miles the other day so it's due. Love your adventures Sarah Jane ❤

[@garylangley4502]

Just think of the leak as a continuous oil change.

[@joewenzel5142]

Should we call you WonderSisterWife now?

[@vincedagiel3905]

Most folks are pretty good. Glad you’re safe. I’m looking forward to watching your next video. You’re one of my favorite YT personalities.

[@pimpdaddy7327]

Hang in there Wonder H.! Glad you weren't way the heck out there. Maybe you can bring one of those electric scooters that go like 30 miles + on an electric charge, that way if you are ever stuck in a dead zone you can ride out of there for help or at least to get cell service in a location that is safe. You rock bud!!! 🎸

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

Great idea for off road trekkers. She usually is Way Far Away from help, in the middle of nowhere. 👊

[@chasbo25]

They weren't exactly strangers, they are fans of yours, like the rest of us are.😊

[@gregs2466]

that was really cool! Thanks for showing that people are still basically good.

[@williamjones3462]

So thankful your breakdown did not occur in a remote location. Especially one with no cell signals

[@charleypearson2314]

Love all your videos. But this was an especially feel-good one because of those awesome folks.

[@MaryOKC]

I hear you .. the kindness of strangers. I am thankful there are more people out there who want to help than hinder. Be safe.

[@GrandmaBev64]

What beautiful territory. Always something gorgeous to look at. Thanks for bringing us along 😊

[@aftonline]

Car batteries typically need to be changed out once every 3 years. My little Toyota Yaris had to have the battery changed last week. The new battery has a 40 month warranty for private cars, but they only give you 12 months if it's a commercial vehicle, or 6 months if it's a taxi or rideshare vehicle. That pretty much tells how much time you are going to get out of a car battery.

[@xfirehurican]

If your alternator is a Denso (OEM) it should make it well past 250K miles. Edit: Hang on to your 4Runner! It can be serviced practically everywhere on the planet! Picked up my '02 4Runner (4×4) new in Nov '01. Odo just turned 167K; lots of off-road except for a few U.S. cross country trips, and extended trips in South America and N. Africa. Pro tip: ALWAYS insist on Denso parts. p.s. Stay casual!

[@wmoy8507]

The hot desert heart will kill batteries and tires. They need to be replace much sooner than under normal temp areas. Desert heat just kills everything on a car.

[@scottjohnson5415]

I've been in Utah almost six years after moving from Manhattan where I lived here for fifteen years. Yes, people are generally nice and super-helpful.

[@bbustin1747]

Since you are traveling to desolate locations. Items subject to failure are the alternator and water pump based on age and mileage. Replace those preemptively. Along with hoses and belts If needed. This will save you alot of anxiety for the case of what ifs.

[@jake6618]

Matts real good people and very family friendly and helpful, you would have enjoyed meeting him. You’re in a good place in Hurricane.

[@garylangley4502]

My wife grew up in Kanab, Utah, which is North of Fredonia by just a few miles. The FLDS in Colorado City do keep to themselves, but they are usually willing to help someone who is having a problem like a dead battery. In Colorado City, which is in Arizona, Rocky Mountain Auto Care sells batteries, and Carquest auto parts in Hilldale Utah also sells batteries. Hilldale is on the other side of the state line from Colorado City. A lot of FLDS have moved to Texas, and now Colorado City has elected a mayor who is not FLDS. We lived in Cedar City Utah for 8 years, and I would have had no qualms about asking someone in the store if there is a garage near by. Also, the FLDS often have a small cash business they run from home, and I wouldn't doubt that there are a few home mechanics there. Going back to Hurricane (yes, they do pronounce it "Hurcun") was reasonable since Colorado City is half way between Hurricane and Fredonia. We also lived in Yuma, which gets hotter than Las Vegas, and car batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 years there, so 2 1/2 years is really pushing the limit of the battery.

[@CorinneHSmith]

Been there, done that, with alternators going out, while on the road. But this has happened to me only in the mountains and hills of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. NOT in the remote Southwestern landscape! You're good at problem solving, though. And you had some good folks helping out, too. All's well.

[@JeffreyMillswa6cej]

When you hear that wining sound that's a diode in the alternator going bad. Now you're on battery. Turn off everything you don't need on

[@tbaker911]

This was a great video. glad everything worked out in the end--- also that is a wicked cool family Kudo's to them for coming to your rescue!!...keep putting up the great content..

[@johnholcomn8560]

Amazing how good her incidental videos are. Quite a talent.

[@cynimonry5919]

I used to work in a call center that did roadside assistance and we served everywhere throughout the US. The way it works is the towing services have to agree to be part of the program. It was very difficult to find a towing company willing to go out during the middle of the night when people are stranded in the snow or flooding areas...and they will change a tire but if your spare tire needs air put in it, then you're out of luck and will need towing to the nearest town. Best thing to do is to call a local company...the towing can still be deducted from your insurance.

[@keithporter6608]

OMG sorry to hear of your troubles I feel for you I really do but look on the brightside you have a lot of fans of you and your channel who are willing to help out. What a nice family such good people. Good luck the rest of your trip be safe cause we cannot live without you, love you see you soon

[@custombikesandtrikes4374]

You should have got the alternator replaced anyway, it's only a matter of time before it doesn't work anymore and leaves you stranded somewhere else.

[@quailshootr6389]

Kudos to that nice family for taking care of you!!!

[@1mantis2]

Girl, are you kidding me? With all the subscribers that love you, help is only a moment away.

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Casey’s Auto in Hurricane, UT offers excellent service. Casey is a super nice man.

[@mykirbs2002]

So amazing, and so cool! We went on vacation last week. We came across a lot of very nice and cool people. I love it 💕

[@richwhitaker1506]

Sometimes the unplanned adventures are the best. Look forward to the next leg of this one. 😎

[@MrDLRu]

Quick way to test an alternator is to disconnect the battery once the engine is running. If it keeps running the alternator is good..This works on old school vehicles without all the electronics, but see no reason why it wouldn't work on the newer stuff.

[@jamesodin8751]

I would of had alternator changed anyway ,140,000 miles,, yikes!!

[@michaelp9759]

Such a great video, I love how smoothly she handles adversity. Props for preparation and putting good energy in the universe.