Brake Failure on America's SCARIEST Road

[@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.

[@Theo8863]

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

[@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 😅

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@herewegoagainrv1363]

My husband was in aviation. It’s all about the acronyms, lol. The acronym is your second set of eyes. When we had a towable, breaking camp was WAGES: W - Water unhooked A - Awning in G - Gas off E - Electric unhooked S - Sibbi (our dog 🥰🐾) After hooking up and in the truck was MELTS: M - extend side Mirrors E - Exhaust brake on L - Lights on T - Tow/Haul mode S - Sibbi (don’t forget the dog!) 😄

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah I love that! Especially the “S” ❤️

[@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

[@mattcruz5915]

21:01 oh hell no! I don't ever see me going down that road.

[@wildrvlife]

Haha!! I will admit I was gripping the steering wheel a little extra tight.

[@MicheleAdamsMakinson]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@lindasmith5554]

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

[@wildrvlife]

Haha yes it was! 😆

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Gopher7]

Victoria... Love your permanent smile! Keep it up! Craig... I have a 2019 RAM, emissions in-tact and I installed a product you might like. An Edge EZX tuner that provides you adjustable increased HP if you think you need it (I don't) as well as the ability to initiate parked regen's. That is why I bought it as I was having emissions issues and did not want to delete the truck. The reason you might be interested is it offers a number of other options including "button recall" where it remembers the last position your tow/haul, exhaust brake, parking sensors, etc were set when you shut the engine off. No need to reset everything when you start up (i.e. exhaust brake when descending hills!) I leave mine on all the time. Another option it gives you transmission gear display 100% of the time, ability to re-set your low tire pressure warning threshold, and the ability to have fog lamps with high beams. It is 100% plug and play and works via bluetooth to a smartphone app. Pretty cool product, check it out. A question. In one of your video's I saw what appeared to be an auto slide 5th wheel in your truck? If so, what brand is it and do you like it? Does it save you in tight spaces? I have one back window experience and now have a manual slide 5th wheel, but I have nearly forgotten it a few times now. Wife yelling STOP! saves me every time, but she looks out the back window every turn I make now! Would buy one if they work as advertised. Keep up the great content. Enjoy it all!

[@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!!

[@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!! 😫

[@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!!

[@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!

[@danielellington8407]

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

[@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!

[@mikecarmon44]

My husband and I are from durango now live in Grand junction..husband drove a semi over the "million dollar highway" for over 30 years we also pull our 39ft rig over it at least 5 times a year probably more....doesn't bother me at all ..only get nervous in winter..my uncle was a snow plow driver who perished in a snowslide where the snowshd is now..rest in peace Uncle Bob❤ love watching your adventures...keep on enjoying life!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@nicolachoate7098]

We use 2 Camco TT bubble levels in the water bay to confirm level. They were set when the 5th wheel was leveled using a large bubble level.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh that’s a good idea!! Thanks!

[@joedigesu7004]

I did it with a 26" travel trailer from North to south with no incident, I enjoyed it.

[@sandrawestley4193]

As well as eyeing the level, open a few doors inside and see which way they swing, stay open or close.

[@wildrvlife]

Yes! We’ve done that a few times. Or something round on a countertop 😆

[@rigsnrvs]

Great times! Y’all keep on going! I’d recommend adding a few tools. An infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun to check your brakes and bearing and a level for when your auto lever goes out.

[@jerryevanich8041]

Enjoyed watching you guys on the Million Dollar Highway, I have driven that road for the last 26 years in all types of weather, the road is not for the faint of heart. However it is a fun and beautiful road. Several years ago we drove over the Million Dollar Raod twice in the same day. We had a 30' bumper pull travel trailer and a 2015 Dodge Ram1500 with A 5.7 Hemi gas engine. The Dodge did just fine and no problems just take your time and go slow down hill. Have fun in Colorado.

[@wildrvlife]

It really was such a beautiful road! Despite the rocky start to our trip, we are so glad we did it because we ended up having the best time near Ouray. The views were just amazing!

[@dianeduran3147]

It's called the million dollar highway because when it was built in 1926 it cost a million dollars per mile to build it due to the terrain and remote location. My family is from that area so some of my ancestors worked to build the highway.

[@wildrvlife]

@@dianeduran3147 woah!! that is so cool! and interesting to know the history....that is quite an expensive road! 😅

[@papasevendi]

Hey guys, we went thru that same route on the 4th of July this year. Got stuck in traffic coming into Ouray because they were having a 4th of July parade. We were traveling in a suburban . Love this area of the country. My wife and I are planning on retiring in a few years and buying a class A and traveling the country. Can’t wait and hope to see you on the road one day, Happy Travels.

[@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

[@kaivonmortazavi8656]

Most large rigs enter the Ironton camping area by coming form the North (heading south) so its a straight shot in the entrance you took (which was the correct one). The area is very popular because its on one of the main off roading (dirt bikes, side by side, atv, jeep) trails that connects to the engineers pass loop trail system in the area. Also, you were less than 1/2 mile south of a moose viewing area (dusk and early mornings).

[@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!

[@BurtKramer]

Views are stunning!

[@wildrvlife]

Truly insane!

[@josephscheneck1540]

We towed our 32ft fifth wheel on the Million Dollar Highway with our Ram 3500 SRW diesel (love the engine brake), 3 different travel trailers with gassers and even one popup. This coming year, we will be towing our Alliance 310RL on the Million Dollar Highway. 🙂 I guess you will never forget to turn your tow-haul on ever again -- glad you are okay!

[@wildrvlife]

Haha definitely been double checking every time we get ready to tow since then 😆 with that on, it really wasn’t bad at all!

[@dah_ditdit_dahdah]

been across it dozens of times.

[@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! 😆

[@davidhendrickson9446]

I pedaled a bicycle over the million dollar highway starting from Ouray!

[@wildrvlife]

Oh my goodness, you were one of those crazy bicyclists!! Lol jk I am so impressed every time I see a cyclist on these mountain passes

[@chrisbrandt3642]

Get yourself a 50 Gallon Titan Tank OEM replacement for your truck. Love mine! I bought one for each of my Ram's!

[@mikefults3149]

In the winter it’s real fun pulling a trailer down that road. I live outside of Durango and have many trips back and forth on that stretch of 550. My favorite is on my motorcycle!

[@wildrvlife]

It’s such a beautiful drive but I bet in the winter things get a little more… sketchy 😬

[@hunyesmith03]

2:19 For a second I thought that was err… something else!

[@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!

[@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!

[@rvnuts6363]

2 years ago this September we took our new 41’ Pinnacle fifth wheel over it. My wife was scared, but I didn’t think it was that bad, because I saw some semi’s on it and they are bigger than us. Beautiful scenery and on a couple of those tight turns I could check my taillights on the fiver 😜

[@wildrvlife]

Lol that’s what we always say…if the semis can do it, we can too right?! There were definitely a few times when there was barely any shoulder and a straight drop off that was pretty nerve wracking as the passenger though 😆

[@glennwest4438]

When warranty out I would ditch the furrion Acs and clean roof up with more solar. Add mini split to it. We run our entire electrical with 4500 watts and 13k inverters. The 13k overkill but we use way less than that. Our mini splits pull very little power compared to rv units. Cool better too.

[@DavidMarie-li5ez]

The views are great, reminds me of Scotland UK ,I live in Kent the garden of England 😁

[@TNWisky7]

Brinkley souded like There Support Service was very good. Good Luck to You Two, Glad You are Enjoying Yourselves.

[@wildrvlife]

The support really has been phenomenal, which is exactly what we were hoping for!

[@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.

[@stever6986]

Yes, the section of the Million Dollar Highway (CO Hwy 550) between Ouray and Silverton is definitely the sketchiest part of that drive, and even more so during inclement weather or the winter months...and much more hairy than the Silverton to Durango side. However, in terms of scariest highway in America, I would say that U.S. Hwy 1 through Big Sur in CA will give the MDH a run for its money. Both are VERY narrow roads with sharp curves, big drop-offs and almost no shoulders...both are definitely highways where the driver does not get to enjoy the scenery because they have to keep their eyes glued to the road (whether you are towing a rig or not)!

[@marksanchez8055]

We ran that road thousands of times, I've been on it when feeling the pavement edges with the outside steer tire was the only way to tell where you were on the road , yes along the cliffs too , you can't stop , someone coming behind you can't see you ,

[@michellem2152]

You guys just rolled with whatever comes your way. I love that.

[@dougstinton1622]

Add these to your list of waterfalls: 1. Bridal Veil falls in Telluride. It’s RAGING right now. 2. North Clear Creek Falls in Creede. Enjoy!

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

We only drove from Durango to Silverton and back with the rig and drove the whole thing with the truck.

[@dwaynenelson7957]

Yes, have done the Million Dollar Highway a couple of times in our 33 ft Jayco 5th wheel pulled by a Ram 2500 with a 6.4 gas motor. I enjoyed the drive. Be sure to go YOUR speed and don't let the tailgaters impact how you drive. I learned a long time ago that no matter how fast you drive there will be a tailgater who wants to go faster. This spring we lost our 5th wheeler brakes just before the Eisenhower tunnel on the way east to Denver. Just put the truck in now gear and got behind some slow semis. We all made it to Denver.

[@wildrvlife]

Totally agree on the tailgaters! We let people pass when we can but otherwise, I guess we’ll all just be learning a lesson in patience 😅

[@wildrvlife]

Totally agree on the tailgaters! We let people pass when we can but otherwise, I guess we’ll all just be learning a lesson in patience 😅

[@dwaynenelson7957]

Make that low gear... :)

[@wildrvlife]

I knew what ya meant! 😄

[@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 .

[@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

[@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.

[@GregWarga]

Keep up the positive vibs . Greg

[@SmokeyBear2001]

Great video and appreciate you always showing the highs and lows of rv life...we all have them and the lows are great learning opportunities for everyone. Safe travels!

[@wildrvlife]

Very true!! And thank you so much!

[@donmatthews7661]

One of my favorite roads.

[@keithskustoms2311]

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

[@RVUntethered]

That campground turn made my stomach drop! 😮

[@wildrvlife]

It was quite the drop! 😬

[@AB-so3jv]

I am glad all is ok and that you had a great time after all. Awesome video, thanks for sharing!!! We have a dually truck and you get used to parking all over. Just by looking at a spot we know if we fit or not. The only places we don't fit are inside those public parking garages and it is because of the height limit.

[@timaz1066]

I have driven across the million dollar highway but it was in a Porsche years ago so it was a lot more fun than pulling a fifth wheel .

[@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!

[@edgramza]

I had a similar ‘brake’ situation 6 years ago in the Big Horn mountains where I forgot to turn on my exhaust brake. Never did that again! It was a hot day and my truck even started to overheat on the uphills. Brand new truck and camper at that time too. Learned my lesson and have not got over 50,000 miles traveled with my 33’ Grand Design. Hope that brake recall on your Brinkley isn’t too serious. Planning on looking at one next week if it hasn’t been sold yet.

[@wildrvlife]

Lol I definitely feel like we won’t ever forget again! It seems that a batch of Lippert brakes are prone to fading more quickly, and you could probably get them swapped out before taking it home I bet if you decide to get one. They’ve been good about working with dealers to replace them it seems

[@rogergraves242]

Cabbage patch Mouation is in Oregon

[@billdennis2993]

Thx WRVL for an informative and well produced vidio with beauriful images. Your both payibg your dues have having a new rig as you learn the systems and gow it was built. You'll be glad to know what to do when all those convienient push button systems fail and you've gotta move. Been there done that, Happy Camping

[@wildrvlife]

Lol very true!! We now know you can raise the jacks with a drill and while I hope we don’t have to do that again…we’ll know how if we need to! 😆 thank you for coming along on the journey!

[@sandrastaley8558]

Where did you get those comfy folding lawn chairs?

[@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...

[@jag5798]

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

[@MicheleAdamsMakinson]

Oh my gosh! I’m so glad you are safe!!! I’ve been on that drive and was scared out of mind.

[@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.

[@timrodatz1274]

Hope you used the engine break, when I hauled campers for a living a commercial driver, 2020 Dodge Laramie 3500 used that engine break every down hill. Live by the engine break all you can.

[@wildrvlife]

Lol yeah we normally live by it too! In all the chaos earlier, it got turned off and we forgot to re-check to make sure it was on 🤦🏼‍♂️ but after starting again and having it fully on, it all went much better lol

[@timrodatz1274]

@@wildrvlife that's good

[@cheapreviews0]

This is why I use a HDT to tow... And have the morride I.S. with disk brakes..... Scary stuff

[@rogergraves242]

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

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😊all three truck manufacturers have some of brake problems especially going down long steep grades trailer will push you may be 🤔 but should get disc brakes on rig safe travels 😊

[@wildrvlife]

We’ve thought about getting disc brakes on the trailer eventually!

[@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

[@davidcline9547]

Great hike!

[@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

[@rogergraves242]

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

[@garywiles7301]

we have to park our dually outside of town and hitchhike or uber

[@mikecolesvids]

Neat vid and hope ya stayed in Ouray for the 4th of July water fights! Soooo much fun. We just discovered your channel and and have enjoyed the content. It’s refreshing to watch normal folks out living life as opposed to the hey look at me click bate crowd we see so much of on YT. Thanks and I drive with my shoes off too, for safety and all ya know 😉

[@trevormangus7832]

Check the sunroof drains they can clog and water goes inside cab

[@wildrvlife]

Going to have to check that, thank you!!