Broken! | Two Years of Full Time RV Repairs | Changing Lanes!

[@robertrobertson3927]

You guys should have been movie stars, your so good , to the point, well spoken, a real joy to watch ! Thanks again.

[@timmytool1231]

I have over 30 years of full and part time rv repair, you learn a lot along the along the way, with the newer units put together with glue and staples it's a real challenge. I have had much luck with older rigs, back when they made them to last. When I look back to when I was a kid traveling around with my familie towing a early 50's 35x8 foot Fireball trailer, I often think of how well they were made, heavy but bullet proof, now days, it's rolling junk coming off the assembly lines, shameful.

[@anniegogogone1806]

Someone told me when we bought our first trailer, if you own an RV you better have a tool box and a good sense of humor.

[@natedoglara]

Agree, brand new travel trailer so many issues already, 1st time out. . .water leaks . . .

[@gadgetsage]

@@natedoglara good reason to buy used

[@dougshirley3460]

This video made me smile. Been there, fixed that on so many of the items mentioned. Came from the cruising boating world so being self reliant is nothing new. So far 15 years of almost six months per year on the road. Four trips to Alaska. Trip number two to Newfoundland planned for this year, 22. We are rarely anywhere longer than a few days so everything is well used. All kinds of spares are carried onboard, even a spare axle. Best accessory onboard is the navigator in the right seat. She knows what tools are & is not afraid to get her hands dirty.

[@rvdogfl]

There is always something breaking and needing fixed on a RV. I have found that the bigger the RV the bigger the problems and more repairs needed. Tom from enjoy the journey is finding this out with his new bigger rig. I find you have to enjoy the challenges that come along when RVing. I am glad everybody shares their challenges on KZbin that way we all can learn from each other.

[@ChangingLanes]

Oh yea! We saw their fiver drop on the truck! Ouch!

[@n1spirit]

@@ChangingLanes - Yeah, it really hurt to see that happen. I was surprised he didn't have the jack stands partially down and did a tug test before pulling out but these things happen. You'll not hear me judging given that I walked around in a panic looking for my truck keys for a half hour. (The same keys I realized I had already picked up and was carrying around with me in my left hand the entire time. Doh! LOL) Then there was the time I walked around for [again] a half hour looking for my eyeglasses before I realized I was "seeing pretty well" for not having glasses on. Yeah, you guessed it... My hair is grey now but it was never blonde - but... one would think it was. hahahaha. Good video you two. Safe travels!

[@mrclay50]

@@n1spirit Happy to know I'm not the only one...LOL!

[@landahoy5217]

Absolutely crazy! If the RV was built correctly you wouldn’t have all these problems. Like anything else you will have problems but ....... We have been in our class a for nearly 8 years and the only issues we have had is the water pump and step motor which is to be expected. If you look in the inside it looks modern and almost new. It sounds like you were calling Grand Design once a month. Anyway good for your to keep smiling not sure we could do the same.

[@eddy2561]

Welcome to RV'ing! The lady of the house way patient about getting things fixed right away!! My now x-wife was not patient, she didn't know what the word meant!! Look for older gas cans at garage sales, no EPA .... do watch for rust in the metal gas cans as well as leaks.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Thanks for keeping it real about the maintenance, dings and bangs. As the old Red Green Show says: "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

[@michalenestabler270]

Owning an RV, being full time is just like owning a house....endless projects 😁

[@JS-bl5qf]

You guys are awesome. your break it down and share your mistakes so we all learn. We've learned several lessons years ago on our 1st 5th wheel. had you been around we could have save ourselves so much anxiety. keep up the great videos!!

[@deftdelivery]

We're going full time in about a month and your videos have been HUGELY helpful. Thank you both so much.

[@ChangingLanes]

Good luck and safe travels!

[@garrettsnuff]

We really love your channel, you guys are awesome, we have been on the road for many years and still learn something new from every one of your videos. Everything you say is well thought out, thoroughly researched, and we can relate to it all. Leaf Springs - Our first experience with a broken leaf spring, on a new rig, was about 2 1/2 years in at about 15,000 miles of towing. Found a trailer parts dealer, bought 4 new spring packs ( 2 axle rig) for about $150 and $50 for new shackle nuts and bolts at NAPA and 3 hours later - all new springs - on the road again. Research of the subject suggested replacing the springs every 12.000 miles or so.....what a concept! If you spend much time towing in places like the 4 corners area you know how bad the whoop-de-dos can beat up your rig, so our new maintenance schedule for the mobility portion of our rig includes (at a minimum), new springs, wheel bearings, races, seals, grease and electric brakes every 12,000 towed miles or once a year, which ever comes first. Heck, while you have the wheels off, the whole process only takes 6 or 7 hours and about $600 (or less) for spindles out replacement parts. Might as well rotate the tires while you have them off. We consider this a small investment for helping insure not being stranded on the side of a lonely (or busy) road trying to repair damage to what is arguably some of the most important parts of your rig. This process also gives us a up close and personal visit with the under side of the rig, the tires & wheels, spindles, electric brake wiring, frame, equalizers, axles, leaks, underbelly, etc.. We usually save out at least one set of springs and a hub assembly from the "old parts"as an emergency "spare" in case the unthinkable happens. This process also seems to improve towing mpg slightly, tire longevity, as well peace of mind. Please keep up the wonderful content and we will see y'all on the road.

[@ChangingLanes]

All great ideas! 👍🏼 Definitely want to get a spare spring!

[@jamesscott1932]

This is hands down the most realistic and pragmatic video and approach to the RV culture. I explain to people that you have to be a bit of a do it yourself right to enjoy an RV. Otherwise you would be camping in the parking lot of your service center frequently. Slide toppers are really easy for you to do yourself. But it takes two, A can of silicone spray, and a ladder. I just did two on my coach and they came out great. Total time involved less than two hours. Just have patience one guy feeds the leading edge into the groove and the other guy pulls it through. One on the ground and one on the roof. Love your video. Well done. I subscribed.

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel, James! 😊

[@patriciafinn4563]

Yup. Going RVing? Bring the tech along cause something is going to break. Hubby is awesome. First month out with new trailer, three major repairs and with new parts he got the job done. Of course, every good wife loves to hold the tools. And, I love seeing Daisy in every video. She's such a cutie.

[@stevecastro22]

I am watching this and smiling as my wife and I are picking our new Solitude up next month. Luckily I am pretty handy, but it is good to see you "not sweat the small stuff". Great video guys, thanks for sharing.

[@dogfatheryonker9945]

A Momentum Grand Design is in my future all due to you two. Thank you.

[@billspeer6991]

Yeah I wished....I over the hill now to get a GD. I'll have to stick with my old RV. Oldie but a goodie....LOL

[@AdventureEndeavor]

They are great rigs, wish we could have afforded one. Maybe for our next rig!

[@beanoil]

You two are amazing. RV'ing in general can be challenging at times, and you two just work it. I love the video series and am learning a lot. 25 years here of travel trailers, we are looking into 5th wheels for the first time and I feel my family will make better choices first time around with the advice you put out there. Keep it up, stay safe!

[@burtburt1755]

Great and fun to watch video. I'm retired Alabama L.E. and did not know about the 6 months law. I worked the rough side of town and no one wanted to stay any longer than they had to. I have found that owning an RV and a Boat that there is always something that needs fixing. Thanks for sharing...

[@janetfolkerts1038]

You are blessed to to enable you to face these challenges. On the road or in a stick house, things break and maintenance is required, those who think otherwise are not living in the real world, thank you for sharing.

[@juneangeloff9539]

Thank you both for being real and showing the real stuff. We are trying to prepare by watching you and some others for when we start our full time living. There is so much we have to learn and we are so thankful for all the information we are learning from you two.

[@alanwortham6413]

I've had some if not most of the same problems. Broken door from the slide out, yep done that. Busted taillight from backing into a post, done that. Scratch down the side from my own mailbox! Dumb mistakes really hurt my feeling and pride but I sure learned from them. Dang hydraulic fuse got me on a Sunday morning! Mobile tech guy helped me by phone diagnosis and then a temporary fix to get me on the road. NEW GAS CANS suck! Easy fix though. Throw all the EPA stuff away and go to a Tractor Supply or auto parts store. They sell a universal kit with all the old school parts to make the thing pour gas like it is supposed to.

[@fleeingmonotony8944]

Nice rig! Keeping my fingers crossed as we’ve only had minor issues so far but thanks for sharing your experience to help us prepare for the inevitable! We’ve learned SO MUCH from y’all! Thank you!

[@markanthonypavlak4559]

Talk about marrying the right person. I love watching you guys! You're awesome! Very helpful for someone who is looking into fulltime RV life!

[@jaycameli1590]

Thank you for this video, the body damage segment made me feel better. Two months in I hit the gate at the house and shattered the rear side window and buggered up the corner trim...🙈

[@VentanaVic6489]

Awesome video! We just bought a 2019 Grand Design Reflections fifth wheel and we have the problem with the microwave. We have replaced the 20A fuse twice until we realized the switches on the door was causing a problem. After watching this video, we will call Grand Design and hope they will replace it. Otherwise, it has a >$400 replacement cost.

[@donbruder6838]

You guys are awesome,it’s a handy persons life style for sure, but things break a home too. Great Job on the Video,Stay Safe !

[@davefrels6114]

Thanks for all your helpful videos, we just brought our new Montana 5th wheel home and are learning so much about RV life from the 2 of you. Keep the videos coming!

[@denisefarmer366]

Wow! That last issue, well, it was a case of right place right time. You and the rv place both had great response times. Enjoyed your presentation very much.

[@ChangingLanes]

See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4qTeJmoj66rrtU 👍🏼

[@danielglenn4066]

I agree with you on all the safety crap on gas cans. I always keep an eye out for the olde, sturdier cans with a spout with a cap and a small vacuum release cap on the opposite side. The good old days. I guess we have Ralph Nader to thank for all these crazy safety features that makes everything more complicated.

[@bertschb]

Excellent video guys! Really great idea to share your repair experiences with others. BTW, you do a great job mixing video and stills into your narrative. Helps break it up and make it more interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@Blakehx]

That’s a nicely stocked cabinet 20:35! I recognize Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, maybe some kind of hard cider underneath!🍸🍺 😉

[@rkb4444]

I chuckled when you said less than 1 mph. I drove a big rig 1mm + miles and every time I had to call 1-800-Your Truck is Broken happened at less than 1mph. 85% of new OTR drivers hit something in the first 6 weeks. I really enjoy your vids. Thanks.

[@bobmarley5470]

you two are a great team. it's nice to see that. It's a great thing when your spouse is also your best friend. thank you for the great videos.

[@ChangingLanes]

Every little thing is gonna be alright! 😊 Welcome to our channel! 😊

[@clarkclarke]

"Hey People" hahahahahaha!! With everything that is going on with the RV I think it also pays to have a great attitude which both of you have ... enjoy your stories . Safe travels 💟💕💝🙏🏿💝💕💟

[@baddecisionsrv8506]

Thank you guys SO MUCH for sharing all of this with us. There are so many gems in this video!

[@cherylyoung440]

Yes !!! We have changed both those heater switches more then once !!!

[@pmraul2921]

Your content is excellent and thank you for all you do to educate folks like me looking to get started with full time RVing.

[@WheretheJones]

Every video gives about 10 more things to consider. Sooo helpful.

[@Cribbage1682]

FYI: you can buy gas can spout replacements on Amazon and do away with those useless gan can nozzles. They work great.

[@julsnwv]

Loved all the sound effects! Lol Sounds like taking care of an RV is just like taking care of a house.

[@ChangingLanes]

It is!

[@JerryMac007]

Thanks for another great video, the out takes are great, and the big thing is, ya don't sweat the small stuff..... that many parts, something is going to break, just life...

[@davidsprygada4550]

Funny video. Especially the sound effects....on the broken fan!

[@wesleyplace9984]

Hi Guys, I have just started watching your KZbin channel and found it very interesting, helpful, and entertaining. I can see that you all are just regular down-to-earth folks and i find that very inviting. I am getting ready to get out on the road full-time in a couple months or so and I hope to see you out there sometime. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your channel. It's a great help for folks like me who aren't that mechanically savvy. Happy Trails!

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel! 😊

[@ricktommila7456]

Great video... We’re full timers also, experienced some of the same issues. Being mechanical is definitely a plus. Great job! 👍🏻

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Captain Morgan! Great choice guys 👌

[@ChangingLanes]

Sailor Jerry is great too! 👍🏼

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

@@ChangingLanes I've got the Sailor Jerry hula girl tattooed on my right arm!

[@peterossi9496]

So glad that I’m not alone when it comes to having to fix things…

[@AdventureEndeavor]

I'm in the same boat, fulltime living takes a toll on the rig.

[@dkey822]

Just have to say I've watched several videos of full time RV'ers and you guys are so great together. I'm sure there are some times that things don't go well but your videos are awesome and you both make me want to full time RV. Wishing you both lots of love and safe travels

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 😊 We kinda like each other... 😀

[@badgerpa9]

Coulee RV is a pretty good place, when I was traveling past I stopped just to look around and surprised the sales person actually wanted to explain why it is important not to overload your vehicle. I already am a nerd about this but was surprised they actually showed concern about people trying to overload their rigs. It is pronounced cool-lee like the bluffs and coulees. Wisconsin is an awesome state, glad they took care of you.

[@ronaldhuter7626]

we been camping in our keystone springdale traveler trailer 26 ft. for years now ...we had learn a lot with break downs and keeping spare parts ..we once got broke down on the interstate called for help because not only we got a flat on the trailer also on our truck ..state police were so nice ...we could not get our spare down from under the truck so we needed help... the guy was so nice it was free so we tip him ....like you said about the side out we too have a little damage on the wood frame inside from not looking to see if nothing was in the way ...we live and learn so I like watching you video ...we are looking into a fifth-wheeler nothing to big ...we bought our new truck ....but still we will be hauling our travel trailer for a season more ...hank you for doing the videos it help a lot ...good traveling to you .....

[@n1uno1965]

Thank you, thank you, thank you - most wonderful pieces of advice! Love your transparency 🥰

[@patward4204]

Best video yet. We are glad to see that we are not the only people rounding the corners and scratching up the RV. We are parked in Fort Myers until the end of february, I'm going to try and find your mobile body technician to fix a couple of dings in our gel coat and the rear corner that I smashed with some tail swing.

[@ChangingLanes]

shoot us an email here and we'll get you his info: changinglanesrv.com/contact-us/

[@brucebjornson9135]

U2 are the best for showing repairs and everything else thank you very much I’m just learning the RV life appreciate all your help.

[@dwightdopilka5419]

I am glad you have had a good experience with Grand Design. We purchased a 2021 Reflection Series 150 5th Wheel 295RL from General RV in Ashland, VA and we have had nothing but problems. Both Grand Design headquarters and General RV have not been responsive and our RV has been out of service over 2 months this season. Have lost confidence in both companies. Will never do business with Grand Design and General RV!☹

[@ZoomVictory]

My fireplace in my Grand Design 320 MKS has the same squeak. I have put off the repair until we get to our winter place in Alabama but I'm glad you confirmed it can be fixed! BTW my last trailer was a toy hauler and the tie downs were one piece welded loops. I believe I could have lifted the trailer off the ground with those things without breaking! Thanks for all of info you guys provide!

[@Garth2011]

Agreed on those floor tie downs. There are better made ones that can replace the factory installed quality just as long as they are mounted to a sturdy part of the floor/frame area.

[@billcullifer]

This was great learning, not that you had bad thing going wrong, this that someone else having problems. :):)

[@glampinginmyrvandscootingo2321]

I totally agree with you about the earthquake thing. The roads are horrible. Especially bridges and overpasses. It seems like there is a dip in the road before and after. The garage in our 5th wheel is like the last car on a roller coaster. This video is a great help, as a matter of fact, all of your videos help us. I must have watched the video about our gray/black tanks 4 or 5 times. I finally copied your whiteboard pictures so I know what tank our water is going into.

[@timothypinto9518]

Our bed "broke" on our GD 328M the same way your's did. The small wood screws at the edge of the plywood, were a tear out waiting to happen. There was enough good plywood remaining for me to put in "T" nuts from the bottom, and come back with a machine screw and washer to better secure the hinges from the top.

[@bradcoley2895]

....I abso love the way yall look at the adversity that life brings to all of us, "(you can get pissed, or, you can go on with living"), great stuff !!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Very true.. Everything in life is what you make of it. 👍🏼

[@davemartin4560]

Thank goodness I watched this. My man crush on Chad was strong, the ease he has explaining complex situations, the tools stored in the basement and his ability to use those tools ……what more can I say - I wanted to be like Chad. I’m thinking he was an ET (for those not in the know ET stands for extra testicle) in the Navy because of his smarts and common sense. 5 scratch’s - so he is human, a human that can fix his own errors in judgement. I have not watched a video production of Changing Lanes that I did not enjoy or learn something. I appreciate both of your hard work and hope to meet you on the road in a million years when I retire and go live the RV life for a couple of years. BZ friends.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks so much!😎

[@wwjoestarr]

I love the “Lobstah” fridge magnet

[@AdventureEndeavor]

Same here noticed that, last summer we went all through the east coast! Ate so much lobstah!

[@perfect-compliance]

You guys are great. I hope toy haulers get more popular they are very versatile.

[@thatdave86]

Seeing the pictures of the springs , couldn't help notice the rust build on the axel or paint being blasted away from road dirt ,and the springs also were looking a bit rusty , perhaps a coating of used oil now and then or liquid corrosion quaurd Glad you can do some of the maintenance,I am a bit shocked that you have had some things replaced. The bumps and scratches are part in parcel of being on the road with such a presence . Travel safe Cheers

[@christopherdowd5335]

Hey there, I just watched your video on the broken stuff, very interesting. As a recommendation, I built my wife a sewing table into an old armoire and I used piano hinges for the table top that’s able to fold up into the armoire when it’s not being used. The reason I mention this, is order the piano hinge for the size of the platform, they are super sturdy and very reliable to maintain weight because every inch or so has a screw hole. They aren’t cheap, but I’d you need to do hinge work again, I’d highly recommend that, since they are designed to hold some serious weight of the grand piano lid. I’m looking at buying the 397TH or 399TH because of your videos - very good content.

[@ChangingLanes]

Indeed! If we need to do the bed lift again, we'll use that.

[@Colleen1978]

Great info! Saved this video to show my husband. Love your sense of humor together. Merry Christmas!

[@kmath8321]

Yep, you must be handy. First repair I made on my new GD was to clean out the grease on the brakes and drum. Not a huge deal for me. Had a few other issues, but like you say, not a big deal if you are handy. Keep up the great work.

[@paulne1514]

Had to laugh watching your video. My truck camper is over 45 years old. So is the truck. Only once did I break down. The fuel pump went in the desert. The $7 fuel pump cost me $30. Mechanic said because I installed an auxiliary fuel tank the pump had to work harder. The only other repair was the screen door, because of my dog, which looked just like yours. I lived in the camper for over a year, traveling around the country. Have a standard cab with 8 foot bed. 9 1/2 camper. Sometimes I pull a 19 foot boat at the same time. The truck is a heavy 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive with a camper package. It came from the factory with 1 ton springs and rears. Factory tie downs and dual batteries. The camper is set up for 12 volts. The frig was changed to a boat frig, so I don’t have to be level for it to work. I can plug the camper into 110 and the frig works a bit better. I had an evaporator put in the center hatch. No TV or microwave or generator. Added longer folding steps on the camper. The truck I added an auxiliary transmission cooler, a transgo shift kit, a 28 gallon auxiliary fuel tank, headers and dual exhaust. I still have a halon fire extinguisher, small tool box, tram diamond 60 CB with ssb (even have cb license!), 3 reflectors behind the seat, air pump ( have to take spark plug out to use pump) 96” cb antenna when camper is off the truck, and a small box containing points, condensor, flat screwdriver and matchbook cover. Almost forgot, a hand held 12v spotlight and a 300 millawatt walkietalkie -3 channel (for use as an intercom if someone ride in the camper) Never had a flat tire. Only knew gadget I would consider getting is a truck gps. Many places we go, it’s hard to find street signs, or states change the route numbers to names, which are not on our maps. Your new fangled campers have more comforts, but more headaches. The newer truck campers are too high and all have a longer overhang. They are made for super and crew cab trucks. One problem I have is they way people drive. Cut in front of me and hit the brakes. I can’t swerve! Am thinking about putting a tow truck style bumper on the front, so when I hit them, I’ll push them instead of flipping over. Also maybee a better dash cam.

[@toddramsay977]

If your hinges come off again under your bed, Think about using a piano hinge and beef up your struts. It worked for me.

[@tonyrodgers6730]

Great episode! I have had a pop-up top that “popped” and stopped going down (to head home) about 5” from closing completely! Got it home safe. Employed full time so worked on it in the evenings in my shop for about a month. FIXED! One small little “left handed” bolt broken inside riser system. Loved that camper but it’s for sale now, not because it broke but because it was our first and we realized how MUCH we loved camping. We are now proud owners of a 2020 Jayco WhiteHawk 24MBH travel trailer! Includes bunks for the grandkids! Love it!

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on the new Jayco! 😀 Hope this all passes soon and you can take it out!

[@leannebyrd6863]

We love your videos. They are all so informative and are all the real life experiences. Please keep it up and enjoy life. We have traveled all our lives and are still going

[@MagentaRV]

22:27 - I'd recommend replacing them with swiveling ones or at least rotating 90° so that you're not pulling against the side but instead in line.

[@strandednseattle]

I'm so glad I'm buying a Grand Design. Seems to be the best in the industry

[@Mmn2709]

Thanks for all the information. I will keep your lessons in mind during my travels.

[@Augiebracerofam]

So many great tips. I had to watch this a few times. Thank You. Two ideas I have are consider changing the d-rings to swivel d-rings. On the fuel pump run it every now and then so it doesn't gum up. Just have the hose run back to the filler neck. Have a great holiday / Christmas season.

[@ChangingLanes]

Good idea on running it back into it's own filler to keep it moving!

[@kennethjacobs5976]

Great Video !! I really like how you tell it like it is and you talk about your mistakes and how you handled the repair .....

[@williamramey4739]

Another great RV video. You two are wonderful Grand Design ambassadors. I certainly will be getting one when I upgrade in a year or two. Thank you.

[@pi8041]

Earthquake! Thank you for stating that as from on R.V. will be more vigilant and unsurprisingly quick about proactive while responsive in maintaining their R.V. Great 👍 video , thank you and enjoy your journeys!

[@Blakehx]

Thanks for all the great info and transparency! I know they’re necessary but fuses are the worst (especially inline fuses hidden who knows where)!

[@snookrookie]

Hello. We are full timers for awhile. Yes stuff happens. Yes you need to be handy. I hope more newbees watch this. Most of the RV blogs are so much drama. Thank you for not being that way. I hope to see you on the road someday. We also ride motorcycle and would like to share a ride with you. Travel safe. Robert Woods.

[@blainegoerl7499]

Very good video. You make it so inviting to go full time. We own a 2019 Raptor 425, had our usual Gremlins too. Keystone has been great to work with, Gander RV not so much. Our warranty obligation is over with them, time to move on. Happy Camping folks

[@katemuniz7196]

Great advice. I'm from Wisconsin...it's Coooleee. Coulee. So glad to hear a shout out to them. We go ft in May and looking forward to meeting you someday!

[@adventurestartsnow9627]

We so appreciate your videos. It's a great realistic reflection of RV life. Such great, detailed info. Thanks to you guys. You help inspire us to get out there!

[@roubensarian3756]

Enjoy watching you guys.

[@Hotday-7269]

Don't Jinx year RV, Right now it's fine. Enjoy your video. Thanks for all the great tips. Your RV friend😎👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kevinharvey82]

Love your energy! You’re definitely right in the little ankle biters that pop up when full timing.

[@joelanderson1162]

We just added the new 80 amp resettable breaker on our hydraulics as well and took the ground right to the battery and they work great now 😇 I also added the torque forklift additive first day we got it so no popping or chattering as well.

[@snookrookie]

We are also full timers. When I want to cheer myself up I watch you guys. Lol.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

That rv repair with your leaf spring....all i can say is wow..... They should be on your Christmas list. Great informative video, Merry Christmas.

[@waynesiminski8268]

Love all the good , honest experiences. You definitely need to be handy to own an RV or it will soon own you. Luxury items always cost a lot to maintain if you need to depend on others to do it. On the tie downs, I don’t know if you ever saw it, but look up a product called “ The Biker Bar”. Real nice unit. There is a website and Utube videos. So far I haven’t wrecked anything on our new unit, but they go thru a lot in travel and they are still minimally made. No matter what brand. Thanks guys

[@geoireland]

Had the same challenge with our Grand Design Imagine awning light, like you said easy fix when you finally figure our where the fuse is located. Love our Grand Design too!

[@runawayrvnesters4371]

We have a Jayco Pinnacle 2019 and have had plenty of issues. I feel your pain. Glad to see you are so cheerful about these issues.

[@ChangingLanes]

How has Jayco been to work with on the issues? Can you work directly with them?

[@runawayrvnesters4371]

@@ChangingLanes A little calling but yes, we keep the Reps. name and number. On the major issue, we had was a recall that was not disclosed when bought. The company made good but the dealer was Horrible.

[@timallbritton3716]

I just found your channel and love it. We have recently downsized from a 54-foot rig being pulled by my Peterbilt to a small 42-foot rig being pulled by my 3500 Dodge. We are absolutely loving and enjoying the smaller size especially for getting into some of the more cramped campgrounds. Love your vids... keep up the good work :)

[@heathercecola8438]

You seriously are so adorable! We love you guys...we are looking for our first 5th wheel and love your videos! Such great energy! Thank you for you

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kevinlee8243]

Glass Doors on Cabinets! I just bought a new Airstream. Wife and I really liked the higher end models until we saw the glass cabinet doors. They looked like major trouble when going down the road. We decided to go with the Flying Cloud because it had wooden doors on the cabinets. We still remove things and place them in tote's for traveling. So far no scratches on the Aluminum skin inside the cabinets or on the wooden doors. We didn't get the leather seats either, but I can recover them myself using the same leather that Airstream features on the more expensive models for thousands less than the cost different between our model and the model that featured the leather.

[@gbhrps]

I always look forward to your videos, because most often I learn something that might help me out down the road. This time it was the fuses inside the microwave! Go figure! You guys rock!

[@merlecoggins7712]

Great video. A good reminder that anything can break and need fixing. Also good to hear that we have a top notch RV service dealer here in Wisconsin. Almost makes me want to take the 3 hour drive over there for my next RV purchase. F.Y.I... Coulee is pronounced as "Coolee", as in "thats a 'cool' place to visit"...

[@ChangingLanes]

Sure seems worth a drive! Great people there! 👍🏼

[@ordnancemarine]

All new RV's will break, what makes Grand Design different, they back up their product. My gas regulator broke somewhere between Rapid City and F.E. Warren AFB, the mobile tech came out and fixed it, couldn't fix the water leak, fixed that one myself. GD reimbursed the entire expense. I will definitely buy another from GD. Oh, I am also very impressed with the insulation, I've camped at Ft. Dodge at 107 degrees, inside got to the low 80's but bearable. Also camped at 20 degrees, comfortable on the inside at 70. I am very sure I could go to 0, but next time I will order double paned windows. The heat is ducted to keep anything from freezing as long as you are running off the tanks, I am so impressed so far. If GD is reading, how about making double paned windows standard? Would work in both heat and cold.

[@TheBigdaddy9448]

They say the dual pane windows don't make that much difference. Only about 1%. I agree with you, they should be standard or at least be included in the artic package. Otherwise I love my 2020 Grand Design Solitude 375res.

[@doncreusen8131]

I realy like your honesty! You two are a great team ! Keep it up👍

[@joyandscott7959]

Great recap! Nice coverage by Grand Design, I also crunched my Rig second time out, Backing up hit a Jersey Wall (3 mph) Fiberglass makes a horrific sound at impact, When in doubt stop get out and walk around,

[@ronniek4279]

You guy's are awesome. I enjoy watching the videos and learning from you guy's. Thanks. By the way, you both make a great team.

[@evan2156]

Thanks for all the great info. You guys always put out great information and you are both so cute together. Maybe run into you on the road.