Brake Failure on America's SCARIEST Road

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Not sure if you know this or not, but if your electric brakes go then you can just gear down to 2 or 1, then you let the engine do all the work instead of burning out your brakes and warping the rotors. Maybe you knew this but I was just trying to help. Great footage, take care, Alan

[@wildrvlife]

Yeah that’s what I normally would have done except I didn’t realize the exhaust brake wasn’t on until i was pushing the pedal to the floor to stop 😅 but definitely, I agree that’s the way to do it! Thank you!!

[@RyanW3112]

One thing I really like about you two is that you're actually a team. It shows in every video. That's one big factor i followed you guys for rv travel and tips. Love your content and you guys guys actually show real things that happen along the way.

[@TheRVGig]

Coming from an experienced OTR truck driver - when driving through the mountains proceeding downhill, be sure to have applied the Tow/Haul and use the lower gears (second) to proceed downhill. You will still have to apply your brakes periodically, but by allowing you transmission to do the breaking for you - your trip will be uneventful and you’ll save your brakes. Exhaust breaking is available on the new diesel pickups. Parking: I hate to admit it but sometimes I just save time and aggravation by parking in two stalls. I also like to back-in to the stalls so I can pull straight out - it’s easier that way; especially with a dually. Love your shows. Be safe - always have fun! Ride the wave of blessing

[@wildrvlife]

Great tips! And yes! We really like the exhaust brake on our truck (when we remember to turn it on 😂) which is every time except for apparently the most important time ever lol

[@Jameshintz57]

@@wildrvlife it’s like you almost wanna go back and redo it again so that you could utilize what you forgot to use during the first run through. L O L.

[@RVUntethered]

That campground turn made my stomach drop! 😮

[@wildrvlife]

It was quite the drop! 😬

[@bobabooie6389]

I'm commenting as I'm watching LOL and that climbing on the side of that mountain is pretty crazy looking and going over that River on that rope, no thanks

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah! I didn’t catch it on video, but Craig got halfway across the cable above the river and turned around to say “you going to be able to do this??” 🤣 I get nervous about heights sometimes but I somehow managed! It was kind of scary though!

[@lifeswhimsytutelage]

Well at least the brake situation had a positive - lunch. Yes tow-haul is pretty essential in ye ole mountains. 🤓 Thanks for the beautiful shots. Safe travels.

[@theaustinstravel]

That was WAAAY busier than when we scouted it with Kyle & Michelle a few weeks prior! I know that rutted area you decided to go with - you are braver than us! I wouldn’t have towed the Prowler in there

[@markseamans4682]

Haha. We are in Turkey Springs until Saturday. Yesterday Forest Service came by and said the will be rejuvenating the entire area, so no camping in about a week here. Second, when I was on my way to the ER (yeah, not feeling well, felt like a possible heart attack) I had a brake line bust about 1/2 mile from the hospital. I got checked out, just high blood pressure (hell I didn't know), so I'm recovering from it and got to be a ER Parking Lot Mechanic.... Ended up taking it to No BS Automotive here in Pegosa Springs. In the mean time, Cruise Control, Engine brake and the emergency brake was my friend!! (ok, back to the video!)

[@wildrvlife]

Oh my goodness what a week you’ve had! That’s crazy about Turkey Springs, but I hope you are recovering ok!! And continue feeling better. Sending some prayers your way!

[@markseamans4682]

@@wildrvlife Send more. Got rotator cuff tear. geesh...

[@mikepulido3518]

going downhill just use low gears on your vehicle and save your breaks

[@proctorsheri]

It's called the million dollar hiway because that's what it cost to build per mile way back in the day when a a million dollars was a lot of money.

[@Glamisemt24]

You guys embody what all RVers go through on the regular and we genuinely appreciate it. You show the normal ups and downs. Keep it up guys

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much and I’m glad that is how we come across because that’s our exact intention, we just want to give the most realistic picture of our lives…the good and not so good 😅

[@rich2034]

One other thing I've been meaning to mention....when putting your slides in or out, try so stop before they start ratcheting/clicking. Ease them in or out. I've been told the ratcheting you hear is the gear overriding the notches in the slid bar....if that makes any sense....I hope. And a heat/temperature gun is a good thing to have for checking brakes.

[@hunyesmith03]

Recall on the brakes, broken mobo on the auto levelling system buuuuuuut *AMAZING* customer service, was gonna say killer but no, amazing is better. The machines we have today in this amazing time we live in are soooo complicated, unimaginably so my SO is a software dev so I see just how insanely complicated even supposedly simple stuff is, so everything has bugs or faults and it takes a good company to admit that fix them as quickly and as best they can. You picked well guys. To take a step back with everything we have today, technology wise, is just so crazy! Which to me as someone who may not look it but is old enough to have used dial up regularly and was proud of my separate landline (WITH ITS OWN NUMBER LIKE OMG) in my bedroom, and my first like 3 mobile phones were B&W (Well Black and green lol), & first colour phone still didn’t have a camera & when it did? It was VGA (0.3 Megapixels)… lol 2023 honestly seems like the future!lol

[@onealmr]

5:35 Brinkley, with all their knowledge in the world, cannot spell "PAIRING" correctly

[@wildrvlife]

LOL I’ve never even noticed that!

[@no_worries_van]

You are lucky if you get your UPS package! They lost a fridge I ordered for my van! 😡 currently waiting for them to “investigate.” How the heck do you lose a fridge?! Ugh

[@wildrvlife]

I am convinced that our entire mail system is the WORST. Stuff like that has happened to us multiple times too!! 😫

[@DavidMarie-li5ez]

Why do they call it the million dollar highway?

[@thewanderingshores]

Greatest thumbnail yet.... We have a video coming out next Sunday about our time there in Silverton and Ouray, but we did not take your rig with us. Hopefully you can get your jacks fixed... -Kyle and Michelle

[@stanfordbanks3399]

Hay guys I know you know this please get out of your truck and walk it... never ever drive down a road that looks sketchy

[@wildrvlife]

Hey! Not sure if you made it that far in the video but that's exactly what we ended up doing! Although sometimes just pulling off the road so that you can park your truck somewhere and walk the area is the sketchiest part 😅 (which was definitely the case with this spot lol)

[@matsulli2086]

We have driven our 30ft motorhome pulling our ATV trailer over that highway. Easy actually as there is little elevation climbs, you just take your time over the highway. Never drag your brakes, pump, let them cool and gear down. The real challenge is inclement weather, or rock falls shortly after a rain.

[@dah_ditdit_dahdah]

been across it dozens of times.

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

❤ I am native Coloradan since 1971 and moved to the Coast of Oregon in 2017 for emotional healing and living full-time RV life in our Itasca Winnebago 28ft Class A Motorhome now. 🌴 Great video!! 📸 #davesandersstepdaughter

[@Theo8863]

My F250 has hill descend mode. Won’t allow over 20mph and no need to ride brakes. Does wonderful.

[@mkz6475]

When you come back to Colorado let us know ahead of time. So many more great places to see. We will point them out.

[@fishaddict2]

Question about the Brinkley Brake recall, is your Z3100 VIN 0558 or lower? Thanks.

[@wildrvlife]

Yeah we’re 0101 actually!

[@fishaddict2]

@@wildrvlife Thanks, we're #0873 and was curious about the brake recall. We're headed to SD, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, etc. soon and was wondering if I needed to get anything looked at. Btw, great channel guys!

[@CruzinwiththeHughes]

Great video. Enjoy watching your channel. Just curious as to what gear you use to record your trips with? Mic, gimbal, etc. Thanks

[@wildrvlife]

For our camera we use an iPhone 14 mostly. You're just not going to beat the stability(built-in gimbal) it has. For the price. Then we use dji wireless mics. We just started using the mics a few videos ago.

[@CruzinwiththeHughes]

@@wildrvlife thanks for responding my family and I are recreational campers that like to review the areas we visit. My recording skills are lacking and I need to upgrade my gear a bit. That’s why I was curious on y’all mic. It sounds amazing

[@mikejordan9220]

I lost my brakes coming down Teton Pass and had to use my emergency brake to stop. It was totally my fault. I had tailgaters pushing me and I just went too fast and had to use the brakes too much. The pedal went all the way to the floor and my brakes were smoking. Never again. I just keep it in a low gear and ignore the tailgaters. If I don’t have anywhere to pull over and let them pass, they just have to wait or pass me.

[@wildrvlife]

YEP! That’s the way to do it. We try to pull over when we can to let people pass, but like you said, if there isn’t anywhere to do that, they’ll just have to wait. Most times, we aren’t going much under the speed limit anyways, other people just like to speed 😅 I bet that was a scary incident though!! Definitely not one you want to repeat.

[@wildrvlife]

YEP! That’s the way to do it. We try to pull over when we can to let people pass, but like you said, if there isn’t anywhere to do that, they’ll just have to wait. Most times, we aren’t going much under the speed limit anyways, other people just like to speed 😅 I bet that was a scary incident though!! Definitely not one you want to repeat.

[@mikejordan9220]

I will be headed to Durango in the morning. I think I will skip the million dollar highway (while towing).

[@wildrvlife]

I can understand that! If you get a chance to drive it without the rig though, I would recommend…it’s really such a beautiful drive!

[@MicheleAdamsMakinson]

I just bought Waggle to monitor my dogs and parrot for temperature in the RV. I highly recommend it.

[@rickrhoduscarolefrazier-rh565]

Don’t forget- avalanche tunnels! It’s mosdef dicey. Done mil$ Hwy in truck, hauling a 26 ft Searay boat & a travel trailer once. Oorah- Marines are TOUGH!

[@rickrhoduscarolefrazier-rh565]

Once got stuck on Wokf creek pass road construction- fixed breakfast with bacon! Fed lots of “beggars”!!!!incl some of road crew- felt like short order cook!! Incl pancakes

[@ccastello]

Let me know if you are interested in RV Resorts and/or boondocking around Creede, Salida, Leadville, or Grandby. Those are some of me and my wife’s favorite areas. Between last summer and this summer, I’ve spent about 8 weeks in those areas. Sadly I just returned from CO to TX and am 🥵🫠 and ready to go back to the mountains. Y’all have fun and keep sharing your adventures.

[@Markpatrickrich]

I enjoy your channel all your fun and tips and information. Don’t you think? Filling your water tanks before you go on a highway like the million dollar highway too much weight. I’ve hauled a lot of places but I don’t think I would take my big RV on the million dollar highway. What are your thoughts about doing that again? Hope you guys are doing well. Sending you positive energy safe travels.

[@gabrieluribe1852]

Million $$$ Dollar Highway 2019 Our RV is only 23' long Class C, NO brakes needed cause I was driving 15 MPH and pretty scared, The scariest part is from Silverton to Ouray, on the way out we went thru Melrose then Gunnison .

[@rugratwildadventures]

Love watching your adventures!!! Cant wait to get out to California and the awesome BLM land thats out that way. Hopefully we run into ya'll on the road somewhere!

[@wildrvlife]

Yes!! There is so much BLM land out there, you’re going to love it!

[@rogergraves242]

He Needs A Chain Wallet. Like us Truck Drivers we don’t Loose our Wallets with A Chain

[@dougstinton1622]

My wife’s grandfather helped build The Million Dollar Highway. And that hairpin curve you pointed out with the road above it is the bottom of Ophir Pass. It’s a gorgeous trail. The staging area where you were parked is the bottom of Imogene Pass. That is a super cool road. You can take it for a while before you need high clearance and a OHV.

[@rogergraves242]

Did y’a ever go to Washington state to Vancouver,Washington at Canda line British Columbia

[@rogergraves242]

But U not that Experienced untill U Go Across Cabbage patch Mouation

[@badgerpa9]

Your pin picture is pretty hilarious. Drove it years back in a fullsize suburban pulling a 30 some foot camper. The road was not as nice and had some good pot holes. Even with an exhaust brake I would be shifting that down to 3rd, I went down hill in 2nd in a gas burban. Stay safe and healthy.

[@Redfour5]

You got more guts than me with that rig doing the million dollar highway. I've been camping in the mountains most of my life. PLEASE don't try the bear tooth highway. I was behind someone who did it in a huge fifth wheel and he was having to do three point turns with a hundred cars behind him on a couple of switch backs. I'm not sure how he made it or even got there with the warnings. But it took three hours out of our day on a usually very pleasant drive getting back to the Red Lodge area in the dark. And once he was moving, he passed turn offs where he could have stopped for five minutes to let the 100 backed cars pass by... I simply do not understand such behavior. ALWAYS let your transmission do the work. That is what the manual gearing is for. You could have died. Find the sweet spot where the transmission is doing most of the work and you hardly use the brakes and don't worry about the speed and please use the turn offs if you get too many people behind you. Even without tow haul it can be done. I have literally pulled off of drives when behind people whose brake lights were red almost all they way down. I did it because I didn't want to be the one who had to stop and go down and see all the lifeless bodies on the side of a mountain and if I pulled over I'd come up after it all happened. I actually saw it happen once but fortunately it was an SUV no trailer who just glanced off a tree in a relatively flat area and no injuries but you could sure smell the brakes that would have been toasted irrespective of the crash. Generally, its the people with flatlander license plates who make this mistake. The brakes are insurance NOT a go to way to slow down in the mountains. LET YOUR TRANSMISSION DO THE WORK.

[@jag5798]

Do you need to check the time of year for “FLASH FLOOD” warnings with that creek there?

[@philramsey8588]

I had trouble losing my wallet so i bought one with a small chain link, now i never lose it. If in mts you should never drive with full water tanks, thats to much weight(7 lbs per gallon) times 60 gallons equals 420lbs, to much additional weight for mountains. In 10 years of driving mts i have never had hot brakes.

[@danielellington8407]

Looks like you’ll be getting new truck brakes! Lol. Stay safe and stay cool.

[@hayesbowen117]

You guys should consider putting an auxiliary tank in the bed of your truck with the amount of driving you do. Never worry again about running out of fuel!

[@NK-xk9kj]

Since you are Floridians as well had to go back to the beginning and start watching your first videos. Sooooo are you a Gators or Noles???? 😂😂😂

[@raystanton238]

We really enjoyed the video, thanks. Hopefully your Brinkley has disc brakes, if not they can be added. Its well worth the additional cost and the braking ability is fantastic!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for watching! It has drum brakes but we have thought about upgrading eventually!

[@philramsey8588]

At least you bought a Doge RAM. I just sold my one ton dodge and we bought a 40 foot Fleetwood motorhome. So much better than a 5th wheel. We now have air brakes and tow a jeep which the air brakes operate the jeep brakes. The motorhome is a 400horse power with a 15000 tow ability so the motorhome doesn't even know the jeep is there.

[@ScreenDoorNeedleworks]

We’re from the Durango area! We are headed to Haviland Lake in a few weeks! Thanks for this video…it’s reassured me I’m still not ready to head to Ouray! 😂😂

[@wildrvlife]

LOL I’m not sure if I should say you’re welcome or sorry 🤣🤣 Durango was a great town though!! We loved it!

[@cheryltucker7944]

Hell no! Don't! Made it to Silverton that was ENOUGH HE SAFE

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

do you guys ever get your oil changed I havent seen you comment or show that. I have read articles that say no matter how much you spend for a rv you will have problems. why didn't you pour water on the brakes to cool them, further west it so baren to me Colorado seems the best I love mountains I am planning on a few months trip out that way next summer, so you guys are showing me some good spots to camp. I think I will have an easier time getting in tight places I have a chevy Colorado zr2 that I done a few things to so I can do some off roading while out there and I built my camper its all-aluminum except for the axles and the top lowers down 2 feet and only weighs 3200 lbs. 18 ft long but 4 foot of it is toung . I don't have the great space like you guys . even though it might have been a off week for you guys your still out in beautiful country have a awesome adventure , if you ever see me out any where please say high. my truck is a bit lifted and it is sand dune matalic ( tan ) and the camper is tan and black trim and lettering and is called adventure cabin and shows a cabin with mountains on it. I look forward to your next video. Oh before I go maybe you guys can come up with a logo and put it on the camper so we would know it was you guys if we ever pass by you.

[@km-zs6cv]

Remember your iPhone has a level that you can lie on floor to adjust leveling

[@GlennMcClain-dp9qi]

Feel your pain. Our rear jack failed first trip out and brakes were bad when we picked up our rig from dealer. Rig is currently in shop getting the new brakes and jack repaired. Tip about filling your fresh tank. If you take off your pressure regulator while filling and watch your level so you don’t overfill, it will not take as long. I have done this twice and it works faster. Don’t forget to put your regular back on when you are done. Stay safe!

[@jeffbachant]

Looks like a great boondocking spot. We cant wait to get back to Colorado next summer. We boondocked outside of Silverton about 4 years ago before we were full time. Hauled a 33ft toyhauler down the Million Dollar Highway. Was a great trip and just took our time and let the exhaust brake do the work.

[@richis65]

Come on, millions of large RVs have travelled that highway. It is not that big of a deal. We have done it in RVs with gas engines and diesel motorhomes. One of the most beautiful areas of the country.

[@rogergraves242]

That’s right he Courteous I told y’a before keep U-R tank full at all times

[@livingthedream_eh]

Great video and love the honesty of RV life! Everything happens for a reason (couldn't have a nicer spot for lunch) and you guys always roll with the punches. Love your channel, makes us smile every time! travel safe!

[@jeffmcniven8296]

Being willing to try new things is the way to enjoy life. Well done. Safety first with towing means Low and Slow Down Hill. I Grow up around the mountains of Northwest Wyoming. If you head that way there is lots of cool out of the way places to explore. Advise is only a Click a Way.

[@wildrvlife]

For sure! We were just talking about how we really need to hit up that area of Wyoming with the RV. We visited the Tetons before RV life but it would be an amazing RV trip I’m sure

[@mrglip911]

I’ve done the Highway on a Harley with the wife video taping. No doubt it is beautiful. Good luck and enjoy

[@wildrvlife]

Such a beautiful drive, I bet even better on a motorcycle! We saw quite a few of them on the highway on our way across!

[@sandrastaley8558]

Where did you get those comfy folding lawn chairs?

[@nancyfuller4901]

Don’t know how big your fresh water tank is but I’m amazed that you want to haul all that water up over mountains and have the weight of the water to add to the stopping power you need. I know you boondock but maybe consider filling the water closer to your new boondocking spot. Also all that water helps to kill your gas mileage.

[@bobconner422]

We have 90 gallon fresh can't say i notice any difference full or empty

[@nancyfuller4901]

@@bobconner422 8.34 x 90=750.6 lbs. you’re hauling extra with the water.

[@cynthialahti-wong1800]

Responding to my hacked message.. they are sending me emails and messages , I’ve gotten several.

[@GCRCFlyer]

Y’all are in such a great area……gotta ask if you have details on the brake recall you mentioned…you just got that Brinkley 🙄

[@wildrvlife]

It’s a Lippert thing. Ours aren’t showing any signs of the issue but what apparently is happening is the brakes tend to fade, so we will get them replaced eventually just to be safe. It’s not just Brinkleys, because other manufacturers are using those Lippert brakes too but you should get a notification from your manufacturer if yours has it.

[@rogergraves242]

1-time of burning brakes need to replace them Try Trk 1’s too

[@ericwatters8343]

I've driven the Million Dollar Highway in a car, on my motorcycle, and driving our 30' class C. It was fine each time. In fact, this Florida kid drove it in the winter in my SUV. That was a little sketchy, but we made it through.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh wow!! I did keep thinking about how much more sketchy it would be in the winter lol. Would just have to go realllll slow, though I image the must keep up with salting the roads…I’d hope! 😄

[@ericwatters8343]

@@wildrvlife they’re really good at plowing the roads in Colorado. Actually, there’s a memorial on the Million Dollar Highway to plow drivers who’ve been killed in the line of duty.

[@dougstinton1622]

@@ericwatters8343There are snowplows at the bottom of the canyon to this day.

[@markseamans4682]

I've been really impressed with the tow haul/engine brake on this 2021 F350.... keeps our 40' montana in check down 10% grades...

[@wildrvlife]

These newer trucks with the newer features for towing truly are impressive. And the one time I really needed it, I forgot to use it, lol!!

[@dougstinton1622]

@@wildrvlifeA couple weeks ago I forgot tow/haul mode on Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista. It’s 10%. I had the exhaust brake on, so not all was lost. I wondered why I kept having to manually downshift… Oops. 😂 I love my Ram 3500 with the towing tech package!

[@jeffcampbell815]

Ya'll are getting funnier and funnier lol!!! Before long you will be up there with the "Happily Ever Hanks"!! Luckily it seems like ya'll are laid back and easy going!!! Enjoy your videos!!

[@wildrvlife]

What a great compliment!! Thank you so much and I’m glad we can add some entertainment to your week, thank you for watching!!

[@lindasmith5554]

😊 Million-dollar Hwy. is “quite the experience”!!!!😅

[@wildrvlife]

Haha yes it was! 😆

[@donniegar7353]

I drove a semi 3 times just go slow and think ahead but u have already drove it by now

[@jonwlew]

I know it’s an investment look into an extended fuel tank from titan or s and b won’t save you money but it will take away a ton of anxiety

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Parking our Ram 3500 dually long box is not that bad in the city. Not easy though! We have to parallel park in front of our house so we’re getting lots of practice! Hubs went downtown once to pick me up from work & I won’t drive it to work because our compound has been cut in half due to work on the overpass in it. It takes up a lot of space! We did find parking in Jasper, Alberta but it wasn’t summer but still busy. I’m rather chill about stuff but we plan on parking on the edge of town’s & cycling in (not e-bikes but ‘real’ bikes). We have the Icefields Parkway (#93) that is almost similar to that highway but I think is a bit wider & definitely less hairpins, but the views are amazing! It was that highway that determined which truck to get…can pull a fifth wheel through it without holding up traffic. Too much.

[@wildrvlife]

I have been highly impressed with Ram. It has been a great truck!

[@williambingham2459]

Been on Million $ highway 3 times: twice on a touring motorcycle and once with a youth group in church van pulling Uhaul trailer. Tight but fun. Especially on a fast motorcycle racing behind a Corvette. 😊 From eastern KY with curve mountain roads.

[@wildrvlife]

Driving in this area definitely has me regretting getting rid of my motorcycle. Lol!!

[@rogergraves242]

That mountain that Trk driver died on “Donnor” in California

[@rich2034]

I feel so much better now that you have your bikes secured and covered....lol

[@wildrvlife]

Lol technicallyyyyy they were secure before 🤣 but not covered. I have to admit I feel much better now too though! 😆

[@rickrhoduscarolefrazier-rh565]

That was cost when it originally cut in long time ago

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Why do they call it the million dollar hwy? For the views or because it causes a lot of damage to vehicles? I will think for the views!,

[@wildrvlife]

I looked this up actually because I wondered the same thing! It seemed to be a combination of how beautiful the views are and because of how much it cost to build!

[@stacyrussell3168]

I thought well they have a new rv so less videos watching y’all work through the drama. Oh no it doesn’t matter you still have the adventures and just as calm as ever. And admitting to your mistakes. You don’t see that a lot. Great videos guys. Keep them coming.

[@wildrvlife]

Apparently we are a magnet for issues. Ones we cause ourselves and ones we don’t 😆 at least it keeps life interesting, that’s for sure!

[@sue9182]

I can’t wait to go to Colorado 🥹

[@wildrvlife]

You’re going to love it! Be sure and hit up the southwestern area of the state. We didn’t realize how much we’d love this area!

[@sue9182]

@@wildrvlife ☺️ 🙈 thanks for the tip, i sure will!

[@rogergraves242]

No No That Mouation is big 30 miles is shorthill

[@carlbeaver7112]

I've driven that road many times. The first time can be intimidating but once you see a semi coming through you realize it can't be too bad. The north end is the worst, that's where the real pucker factor sets in. It's called the Million Dollar Highway because it's base is made from mine tailings that contain low-grade gold ore. The reason your fresh tank takes so long to fill is the hose reel has a small diameter hose on it. To fill faster carry a short hose and fill through the pour-in spout.

[@wildrvlife]

unfortunately, a lot of the newer RVs like ours don't come with a gravity feed water spout opening. We could get a shorter hose to connect to the nautilus system, but it would still be slower than the gravity feed. We've just accepted our slow fill rate lol

[@keithskustoms2311]

Just a tip, always have a level just in case you have to check the camper if your auto level goes out

[@denisehooper2035]

Never going on that one again! And I was in a small car! Not for a million bucks!

[@wildrvlife]

haha there were some spots that were a little nervewracking

[@rogergraves242]

Need A Cusin Wallet chain him down

[@rogergraves242]

Cabbage patch Mouation is in Oregon

[@tree_monkey3120xp]

Glad yall are getting fixed up by Brinkley! The views are beautiful thanks for sharing! Good call on taking a break before causing a serious issue! Stay safe and looking forward to the next video!✋ 🙂

[@wildrvlife]

Yes if we’re going to be waiting on parts, this is a beautiful place to be doing so! Though they got them shipped out so quick we weren’t waiting long. Thank you for coming along on this weeks adventure!

[@rogergraves242]

Did u get under unit visual check brakes

[@cynthialahti-wong1800]

I think your name has been hacked! I keep getting messages that I won your 10000 with a link to someone using your name with100 something after it ( there are symbols in there too.) Just thought I’d alert you. I’ve been hacked too many times to count. I don’t click on anything at all anymore!!

[@wildrvlife]

Ugh that is so annoying, I’m sorry about that!! We saw one person commenting that was impersonating us and we blocked them from our channel. Are they commenting to you or sending you like emails or something? I’ll try and be sure to report it to KZbin because they copied our picture and everything!

[@coloradoridgerunner791]

I wish people would stop saying the Million Dollar Highway is the scariest road in America it's not even the scariest road in Colorado!

[@wildrvlife]

What would you say is the scariest one in Colorado? We might have to pay a visit! 😁

[@donmatthews7661]

One of my favorite roads.

[@danyceroppe463]

The 550!? 😱 Be CAREFUL!!

[@rogergraves242]

Not Trk route so not big enough For RV’s

[@rogergraves242]

U don’t just go anywhere

[@henryromero6736]

Do you have engine brake it help a lot and easier on your truck brakes going down hill?

[@wildrvlife]

You probably made it to this point in the video by now, but yes! We just accidentally ended up with it turned off... dumb mistake to make before going on the Million Dollar Highway lol. Once we got it turned on, no problems at all!

[@gabrieluribe1852]

Don't go to the Orvis Hot Springs!!

[@fullmotiondriver]

Yes, start at top of hill with low gear and full engine brake you can always go faster down a mountain. Slowing from a high speed is well nor assured.

[@wildrvlife]

Great point!

[@rogergraves242]

There u go take a Couple of Hrs. Break

[@Gadget0343]

I have driven the Million Dollar Highway outside of Ouray several times in my 4Runner. There are no guard rails before the cliff edge. That is so they can push the snow off. Yes, it is a bit sketchy.

[@wildrvlife]

I never thought about that. That does make sense.

[@PurpleMrMojo]

Downshifting is essential

[@miketaylor2810]

Y'all need to get a handheld temp lazer

[@hotdude655]

craig putting her to work 😁

[@blackhillspeeps6798]

Could you see your breaks were smoking while you were driving from the mirrors?

[@wildrvlife]

No, Craig noticed that when he pressed them, he was having to push them all the way in so we slowed down to pull off at the next pull off and as soon as we got slow enough we could see the smoke 😬

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

Is your truck a 2500 or a 3500?

[@wildrvlife]

It's a 3500 srw.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

@@wildrvlife nice.. I'm surprised the brakes were smoking

[@CurtisAllenG]

Yes' been on the M$ Highway.. but it was on a motorcycle. While you do have more space in the lane due to the size of the bike there are 2 issues. 1. If you went off the road you have way less protection than a car/truck. 2. Other vehicles on the road (especially rvs) seem to think that since your a bike and smaller that you dont need the whole lane and come over the center line a lot.

[@wildrvlife]

I agree!! Rv drivers tend to be pretty awful with staying in their lane, and skoolie drivers are even worse. Lol!!

[@CurtisAllenG]

I get it that sometimes RVs NEED more space.. (I used to drive an 18wheeler) but need to make sure they aren't doing that at the expense of someone else's safety. :)