So Close, But Yet So Far! Our Thousand Mile RV Journey Starts Badly!

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00:00 Intro
00:21 Day 1 - Leaving Texas Hil Country
01:27 Out of Fuel!
09:32 Lunch Stop and Code Clearing
11:56 Hilltop RV Park Arrival
13:00 Manual RV Level Staying On Hitch
14:46 Hydraulic Slide Lockout
16:43 Day 2
19:08 Working Lunch at Rest Area
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27:46 Day 4
28:37 Traffic Jam
30:32 Arrival at Sedona View RV Resort
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[@davidharries3981]

Hi Chad, All you did was run out of fuel. Its the sme thing when you change you fuel filter. Simple fix Do Not Try and Start! Just cycle your fuel pump 6 six times. No foot on brake, Push to start listen for the fuel pump to cycle six times when it is done cycling your fuel rail pressure is good and should start. This condition is no different that when you change your fuel filter. Hope this helps. Maybe see ya on the road. P.S. Ret. USCG Later Dave

[@carllawson4235]

Was saying the same thing while watching the video but I knew they couldn't hear me 😂😂

[@ronaldstarreveld]

Same thing I have to do on my Duramax when changing the filter. Great advice. USN ret

[@freewayfuzz8160]

Yup, exactly right.

[@flyermarkbig465]

Bingo!

[@raychilcote5558]

Yes, yes, yes

[@keirenalvarez]

After watching the out of fuel episode, and owing a F450 and being a master auto mechanic with Ford certification; you need to be aware that u have a Bosch cp 4.2 injector pump on your 6.7L diesel. It is extremely vulnerable to catastrophic failure which you have set in motion by running the truck out of fuel/lubrication. You will at some point experience continued damage to your high pressure injection pump, which will leave you stranded and cost over 8 grand to repair. To stop this from happening (and it will happen and leave u stranded), I recommend a DCR replacement injection pump kit from S and S diesel motor sport part # 6.7F-DCR. It costs us about 2000.00. I put one on my F450 and have no worries as it can sustain running dry or contaminated fuel. Also recommend changing your cold side turbine tube. The cold side turbine on your vehicle has extensive history of blowing apart and leaving plastic fragments all over the engine. Replacement for for turbine cold and hot side can be purchased from sinister diesel for about 750.00. If you are in or around the Texas Hill country near Blanco Tx stop by, and I can show this to ya and how to install. Questions call me 210 8436808, Mark.

[@joebert889]

Why would you always run that low. You make your own troubles

[@Viz210]

Good info. Never know where you will be👍🏽

[@anthonyleeser4571]

I did the CP4 to DCR conversion on my '19 F450. Truck only had 20,000 miles and that CP4 was rusted. It wasn't a matter of if, but when that pump was going to fail. Some may cringe at the thought of spending 4,000 for DCR and install labor but the insurance of saving 10 to 15 grand for entire fuel system in case of a pump failure relieves a lot of stress. If the DCR isn't doable, the S&S Disaster Prevention Kit, with Hot Shots Diesel Extreme additive is highly recommended.

[@keirenalvarez]

Anthony you are a very wise and proactive person. My husband is disassembling the pump he removed to hunt for damage.

[@AckermanAdventures]

As chad was cranking it, I was thinking "on the next episode, we have to replace our fuel pump". Not sure on Fords, but on a ram, you cycle the truck on and off (not cranking) to get the lift pump to prime the injection pump so the injection pump doesn't run dry.

[@ATLJonathanH]

I treat 99 miles like zero when I’m towing!

[@nd4spd325]

Same! But I also have a gas truck so 99 is also basically 0 lmao 😂

[@dougwilliams2890]

As a Ford guy forever, I always get fuel at 1/4 tank, older models you would burn out fuel pumps prematurely if you ran them low often.

[@jamesharrington2385]

@@dougwilliams2890 Good to know. Got a 2000 f350 ill make sure to keep her filled up :)

[@mikedidier525]

Even my beloved GMC doesn't run well without fuel... ask me how I know. I carry a 5-gal diesel can, but it's generally empty because I don't want the mess. I've needed it a couple times. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy the road trip videos.

[@chuckchillson2877]

I get near 1/4 and I start looking for fuel I usually start looking at just below 1/2 at least start having the wife check next exit book for fuel stops

[@austinboone2265]

I’m 4:44 in so far and when you tried to crank it after putting fuel in it, I literally got out of my seat to stop you LOL! Don’t EVER fire it up after running out of fuel. Press the start button a few times and let the fuel cycle through the truck - same process as replacing fuel filters. I really hope you don’t have a CP4 injection pump in that truck!

[@ejs6010]

KYD just covered the CP4 pump replacement. We can learn from all of these videos.

[@camustang1966]

Someone else may have said this…but we carry a 5 gallon can of diesel fuel in the bed of our truck. You never know when you might need it, whether you estimated wrong or just find yourself in the middle of nowhere…or helping someone else. Every once in awhile, I empty it into the truck and fill it up again to get fresh fuel. It’s also a nice piece of mind to know I have an extra 50 miles (more or less) available in case I need it.

[@Viz210]

Ditto!

[@butchhaight3320]

We've been towing our 5th wheel camper from Ontario to Florida for over 20 years and I all ways have a 5 gallon can of diesel fuel in the bed of the truck just incase.

[@jeffsmith4525]

You know by now, there’s a trick to priming the fuel pump by turning the ignition on(do not crank the engine) Read that little book in your glovebox🙂

[@travisfranks2826]

I was thinking the same thing it’s just as you do when you change out the fuel filter!

[@norm4907]

The music takes away from the scenery, maybe cut volume by 50%. JMO.

[@candycornett5061]

In my opinion, Loves is the best, above all, because I worked for the company. Keep traveling and enjoy the road.

[@Blue_Sky_Hotshots]

Just cycle the fuel pump a few times like when you change a fuel filter and you’d be fine.

[@RakaStumpy2018]

If that ever happens again leave foot off brake and cycle then push your button do that a few times before putting foot on break. It will reprime your fuel lines with out cranking the engine.

[@user-lo4de2pi1w]

Our First upgrade was a 50 gal auxiliary tank. We always fill up after the day of traveling, and we are unhooked from the 5th wheel. We can do 700 miles pulling fifth wheel, 1600 mile with just the truck.

[@Garth2011]

Just a tip Chad...just about all of our later built vehicles have two fuel pumps. One is a low pressure pump that moves the fuel to the high pressure fuel pump. There are many designs but the basics are the same so the last thing you want to do is to run it out of fuel because the fuel acts as a LUBRICANT & a COOLANT for the pumps. When you run out of fuel, the fuel pumps and lines are then full of air so when you fill the tank back up, all of that air has to get out of the system which is a cluster and the only pump to do that is the low pressure or "lift pump". There's no need to run the starter on the engine when this happens, simply turn on only the ignition or run and cycle off then on then off about 4 to 5 times to get the air out of the system. Once that is performed, the engine should start up. Others have mentioned this as well. Too bad there's no section in the book about this. Note, its not a good practice to run the tank down that low often...those lift pumps depend on the fuel to keep them cool and lubricated so when you are down to a few gallons, the pump is not submerged in fuel as much and begins to heat up thus reducing the life of the pump. So, when the tank is about 1/4 full, its best to fill up then vs. later. The same goes with the high pressure pump which is very expensive in parts and labor to replace. Its not worth it...fill up sooner vs. later and change the fuel filters more often than the book says as well as the engine and transmission and transfer case fluids. Lube is cheap...repairs are not. Don't forget the axle lube as well. Lucky for you this happened where it did vs. a couple of miles away.

[@raystanton238]

Chad, your truck like most diesel trucks has 2 fuel pumps. The lift pump in the fuel tank delivers fuel through the fuel filters then to the CP3 engine driven high pressure fuel pump which boosts the pressure well into the thousands of psi for the high pressure fuel injection system. One risk of running out of fuel is the possibility of burning out the lift pump. It relys on fuel in the tank to keep it cool. When you're outside the truck and near the fuel tank, have someone turn the ignition key to the on position and listen for the hum of the lift pump. It should run for a couple seconds and then stop.

[@1hasbeen531]

Ford uses the infamous CP4. The CP3 won't fit on a Powerstroke.

[@markreynolds9570]

Yea, its not a CP 3.

[@PNWtravelers]

Gotta love people stopping to say hi.

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

I bought a RDS 91 gallon Aux fuel tank for my F450. We just got back from a Beach trip at Jalama Beach with our Cyclone Toyhauler. The round trip was 1150miles, the F450 will tow the Cyclone there and back without stopping. We did stop at the last Truck stop in Arizona to top off the 1/4 tank burnt on the way, I had a bit more than a Half a tank left when we got home. My tank setup is Gravity Fed and works rather well.

[@mcar6592]

Did this ONCE in my Ram. Now, 100 miles to empty is the lowest I go. Have a Motorhome now with 150 gallon tank, and never go below 60-75 gallons still in the tank. Been watching you for years, and appreciate everything you do.

[@markreynolds9570]

Disaster might not be diverted. That CP 4 fuel pump was spinning dry quite a bit. I'd be very concerned about that. Did you see the Keep your Daydream video last week. CP 4 is a major ford concern.

[@donkeybrain6265]

All modern Ford, GM, and Ram trucks use CP4. You would think another company other than Bosch would start making a reliable replacement for the CP4 and steal that market.

[@markreynolds9570]

@@donkeybrain6265 Ram does not use CP 4s. They were recalled and replaced with CP 3s. GM and Ford refused to do that for their customers. When it goes out, causes about $10k in damages. SOL if warranty is expired.

[@Max-jv3yg]

Came to say the same. That I’d be very worried about that CP4. RAM does NOT use the CP4 anymore for this reason and recalled older models, replacing with CP3.

[@SticksBlog]

I'm pretty sure Ford is the only one that still uses them. However, Ram and GM really failed with the low pressure side, which made it worse for their applications and was the reason for many of their failures. Ford did a much better job in this respect, but they are still susceptible to failure, and especially when treated the way they were in this video. The best thing to do here is to replace the CP4 with a S&S DCR pump.

[@Uncle_Fester24]

Again DCR pump from S&S for the 🏆!!

[@cynthiaviers553]

My dad told me when you’re at 1/4 of a tank get gas. Take care all.

[@kathykeene2092]

That’s what Chad said he normally does, he gets gas at 1/4 tank.

[@edmilius6225]

My dad years ago coached me to fill at a 1/4 tank. I haven’t ran out since but spent hours on the side of the road for different reasons. Enjoy your videos.

[@ronaldstarreveld]

This is the reason my wife won’t let me go below 1/8 tank. I put in a 60gl Titan fuel tank because it never failed that the fuel stations always had low clearance and my momentum 351ms won’t fit. Lol. Safe travels.

[@ChangingLanes]

You should get the TSD card and use the truck lanes.. A lot faster fillup and no clearance issues... changinglanesrv.com/tsd

[@ronaldstarreveld]

@@ChangingLanes we have both TSD and Techno Rv card. But when you’re driving in certain areas of the country the truck stops are few and far between. Now we look ahead and figure where and when we are gonna stop for fuel.

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

Chad, After a similar scare 2 years ago in Northern Tennessee, I now carry 2- 5 gallon diesel jugs. Just for emergencies.

[@virgontheroad8671]

Love my Titan 60 gallon tank. Installed one in my 2018 F250 and my new 2024 F350. Worth their weight in gold.

[@user-km7xp4vq5d]

I think that you need to remember that when your truck is under load (whether it be a trailer you are pulling or just a load in the bed), your fuel gages are not reading correctly and hen you thought you had another 24 miles in the tank, you were probably already on fumes. So a word to the wise, DO NOT let it drop below 1/4 and/or as another contributer said, carry a full diesel can in the bed and stop and use that BEFORE you run the engine dry. And you need to recycle the diesel fuel in the can just keep it fresh. Safe travels.

[@krisjordan8037]

Chad, the Bosch CP4 high pressure fuel pumps REALY don’t like being run dry. You should have your truck checked out. It uses the fuel as a lubricant, when it doesn’t have that lubricant… it eats itself. Have your filters inspected. If there is metal flakes in them… you need to replace the high pressure pump. If you don’t, you’ll end up replacing the entire fuel system. That’s a $12,000 problem. Be safe y’all.

[@nathanielstitt5289]

Chad, welcome to my world. I have broke down several times because of being too low on fuel. I have a 08 Ford F-350 that is known to have a 1/4 tank problem and bad information on miles to empty. I always carry 5 gallons of diesel with me and have found myself have to bleed the fuel lines to get the truck started again. Now when I'm pulling the fifth wheel I use the trip odometer and only go a certain amount of miles before filling up. Sorry for your troubles.

[@DisabledNomads]

Safety valve on the end of the sewer is so important for a lot of reasons. One time we had someone monkey with our rig during the night when we were parked in front of a friend's house. When Don did a walk around, he noticed the handle was pulled on the valve. Luckily it was the safety valve that was pulled and not the actual sewer line valve (which is further back under the rig).

[@raychilcote5558]

Another reason to not run low: Running with low fuel in the tank can hurt the lift pump in the tank.

[@arthurcutting9227]

Chad if that truck has a CP4 fuel pump and you keep running it low or out, it's going to be big drama 😮. They are big drama anyway it doesn't need any encouragement.

[@michaelgarcia8271]

Alas, it happens to the best of us. I ran a diesel FUEL truck out of gas on my first day of work! Of course, I couldn't pump fuel from the 1100 gallon tank since I needed to engine running for the tank pump to work. And I did it on I5 in Seattle during rush hour. One thing about diesels is you definitely don't want to run the fuel dry otherwise the fuel filters can add to the fun. You guys make running out of fuel fun(ny). Who else would do it 100 yards from the fuel pump!!! Love watching you guys.

[@lindarobb3868]

You two are the sweetest calmest people I have ever seen! I hope I run into you sometime!

[@maryorton7882]

FYI. If u put on ur 4 ways when in fuel island area, others will know not to pull in behind u n wait. (From a 35+ yrs cross country truck driver.) I feel for Tera every time she speaks about food. I’ve got Alfa Gal Syndrome that came with a host of food/perservitive allergies. U both do a super job w ur videos n sharing w us! Love u guys! Including the”child” that is always with u.

[@PFR415]

You guys are definitely the most experience in my books with respect to RVing. Love your channel. We learn lots from you guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidtriplett3057]

This is why we have a 70 gallon auxiliary tank in the bed. We treat the main tank as reserve and never have fuel drama. This after coasting into Rock Springs, WY, on fumes at the end of trip across the empty part of the state.😀

[@richpowell5344]

Again thanks for the invite to join you via video. We lived SW of Tucson for 12-13yrs, near Robles Junction, AZ. Miss it often. It was nice, we could enjoy a few older vehicles as daily drivers, my regular driver was a 1963 Falcon Sprint 2dr HT, V8 4 speed, the wife's car was 1967 Fairlane 500XL, V8 2dr HT, Automatic, also had a 1964 F250 2WD, a 1974 BMW Bavaria 3.0 automatic, which was the wife's other car, my other car was a 1970 BMW 2002, 2 liter, 4 speed, all rust free. As they say, those were the days. Happy Trails, until we meet again...

[@cmr5017]

Hope you didn't damage the cp4 pump they do not like to be dry or contaminated. I learned the hard way 😮

[@glengronewold2274]

No doubt. Find it hard to believe they would run a tank so low! Any contaminates in a full tank of fuel are concentrated with just a few gallons left. If you run out of fuel, fill the tank and change the filter before starting!

[@SticksBlog]

It's definitely been done at this point. Hopefully they will take the advice of many here and go ahead and take it in and have it replaced with a DCR before they are stranded on the side of the road. It won't be such an easy fix then!

[@diananeal9645]

​@@glengronewold2274and then at the next fuel stop they were down to 50 miles, that fuel system is cooked

[@davidoverholt251]

Wow, I am so impressed that these truck stops will really step up and help all the refuelers in line! Chad, I would stop at these locations in the future! Such good service!!!!

[@stephanievinson7883]

Thank you for sharing the good and the bad and reminding us it’s not all sunshine and roses. ❤

[@willwhitley6960]

I was raised and graduated from Ft Stockton. My 93 year old mother still live there. We enjoyed watching you.

[@shawnlynch1930]

After the fuel issue, crack open a Lone Star and enjoy your evening. Safe travels brother.

[@barbaracarlson7402]

We spent some time in Fredericksburg a few years ago. Fun area to visit. We headed south when we left and turned a corner at one point and what did we see? A pasture full of camels, I kid you not! I was hoping you would see them. Several travel days in a row can really be rough. We recently did four travel days in a row, never again! But, maybe it’s our age, I’m 75 and my husband is 78. LOL We too have a diesel story; rv travel is an adventure! Daisy is adorable as always, “where’s Mom, where’s Mom! Safe travels! No more drama!

[@caroleingram5278]

❤Daisy is so adorable. I have shared this video with my husband. He is famous for letting the tank get low😊

[@ronaldstarreveld]

We spent the night at HillTop RV. Had a beer and watched a football game. Great place with amazing sunset

[@davidoverholt251]

Just saying Chad and Tara, this place was awesome and you need to tell the world of all of the wonderful RV Service People in your travels! And Daisy needs to stay cool you two!!!!

[@garretlewis4103]

I too have pushed the fuel range when we have been traveling. You cannot always believe the miles to empty. Sometimes it is optimistic. I have put 20.8 gallons in my 21 gallon tank. At least you guys were able to get the air purged out and the truck started.

[@gerryp9717]

You guys…..what positive attitudes you have in adversity (drama)! Thanks for your video work! Be safe!

[@papparoy88]

What’s really cool, is that I just watched this video and last night we went into Alamogordo, NM and had dinner at Les Combes winery and Bistro. I had the meatloaf. Loved it. Safe travels , Roy and Belinda.

[@barrya5191]

We started carrying 20 gallons of extra diesel when we took our desert SW tour during COVID. We still do. It just removes the stress of finding fuel. We have a 34-gallon tank but like to fuel at 22 - 26 gallons used. It's a long bed, so it fits nicely behind the cab.

[@lizcort5047]

Thanks for this video guys. A reminder we all make rookie moves even after years of being on the road. Fueling is my # 2 anxiety causer, second only to unexpected low clearances. Loves doesn’t always let us fuel at the truck areas. We’ve reached the point where we’re selling our GD reflection 337 RLS and looking to buy a used Airstream. Done with heights and limited fuel stops. Journey safe 🙏🏼

[@alanwortham6413]

Y'all have been blessed even in your bad luck. You got stuck but it was on your own driveway. You run out of fuel 30' from the pumps but thank God it it didn't happen out on the interstate and 100° outside. Enjoyed the video as always. The scenery was awesome. Safe travels.

Thanks Guys, one of the things I've always liked about your videos is you share the good and the bad and never try to shift the blame. Plus your followers have great comments. So in this one I learned about cycling my fuel pump six times should I ever run out of fuel. I'm retired military and retired law enforcement, the two careers made me super cautious. I tend to try to not go below 1/3 tank. I'm patting myself on the back right now for that rule. Safe travels and keep the content coming.

[@industrialexitstrategist2022]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@pattismith1331]

Great HH stop. Wine is good, folks are kind. Saw an amazing sunset Safe travels

[@RollinHome]

We have stayed at Lescombes last year, it was a very pleasant overnight stop! As a matter of fact we parked in the exact same spot you did!!! ❤

[@domenickruttura5412]

Great video we all sometimes try to get to far on fuel. The pictures from the front just super. Stay healthy, safe and happy thank you

[@46fd04]

I used to drive commercial vehicles. I was always taught to NEVER EVER run out of diesel fuel. It is a huge pain in the a$$ to prime the fuel system & restart the engine. On our very long RV trips, I always carried two 20L jerry cans full of diesel. And, every time we stopped for a break or lunch, I always topped up the fuel tank, even if it was at 3/4. Why? Because one time, when we really needed fuel, there was a power failure and all the gas stations were down. We waited several hours. Lesson learned.

[@mattsmith3305]

Same thing happened to me on a test drive of a brand-new truck! Back in January 2020, I test drove a 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW located at Greenway Ford in Orlando, Florida. The truck showed 20 miles until empty but stalled on a busy highway, Colonial Drive, directly across from the dealership. It was embarrassing because I was directing traffic around the disabled truck until someone from the dealership came to pick me up. The crazy thing is that I ended up getting a great deal, and I bought the truck! I now tell everyone I bought a brand-new truck that broke down on the test drive. My friends and family thought I lost my mind. I learned a valuable lesson from that experience, and as soon as the low fuel indicator comes on, I immediately fill up.

[@mondavou9408]

Easy for me to say you should know better! Especially after you've put so many miles on the road over the years, but it happens to most of us sooner or later. Really nice to see folks trying to help. Also interesting to know you needed more than a couple gallons to get it fired up again. Wishing you safe travels and no more drama.

[@davesnothere3495]

don't know if anyone has made this suggestion yet but you might want to get a smallish transfer tank for the bed. 10-15 gallons. keep it full and if you get stuck you've got spare fuel. I have an 18 gallon tank in the back of my truck, I also carry a 5 gallon can. the can is for if I need fuel. the tank is just a tank. it simply adds to my range. and means less time at fuel stations too.

[@StarBase7390]

We had a F450 pulling our 40’ live aboard. We had a 100 gal bed tank. Helps not only extend our range. It also allowed us to shop for best fuel prices. Tank paid for itself many times over.

[@markbaustian9503]

I use to own a new 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox toyhauler. It was a small one but I was able to put both of our Harley’s in it. The first trip we made in it was from Leavenworth Kansas to La Grange Wyoming. I was pulling it with a 1999 Dodge Ram with a 360 cu in engine. I got 2.2 mpg on that entire trip! 65 miles to a full tank of gas! I normally got around 24 mpg without the trailer. That was the longest 615 mile trip each way! Ten tanks of gas each way!

[@jimrottman2351]

Les Combes is a great HH stop. We usually make it a stop on our way to Arizona for for the winter. Easy in and out with plenty of wide open level parking. Food and beverages are wonderful.

[@rickrichardson5329]

Ok ,thank you for clearing that up for me.

[@larryburkett9628]

Chad, an auxiliary fuel tank to us is a must. The best is when you get that 50 miles to empty ding, you hit the switch and the fuel pump comes on and your DW will continue to be a happy camper. We have a 60 gallon tank on our F450, a Summit fuel pump and an electric solenoid to keep the fuel from gravity feeding past the fuel pump.

[@ClayFire2]

What is your specific setup and where did you get it from?

[@larryburkett9837]

We have a fuel pump from Summit racing with a electronic solenoid before the pump to keep the fuel from seeping past the fuel pump. I have it wired into an auxiliary switch and can turn it on and off from there.

[@quicksoncamping2039]

Hi Chad, Tara, and Daisy, as I watch this video sitting in my camper at the Morryde parking lot waiting for Monday to have the IS installed on my Solitude. Remembering back to 2022 at the GD National Rally when we met that was a fun week. This is such a cool area for an RVer to be.

[@bobmakowski7627]

Thanks for keeping it real, many people wouldn't have included that. Thanks for your service as well. Tara do you really think you can take a bad picture, I'm sure the people asking for the selfie were very grateful. Not the best timing but you both handled it just fine. Safe travels.

[@jeffboquist3904]

Good show as always. Thanks

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Its encouraging to see other folks have issues on trips...kinda make us feel normal. lol. Awesome music in this video.

[@1hasbeen531]

DCR conversion time, soon.

[@ChasB2010]

That's why I carry a 5 gal can of diesel on the road, primarily to help others like you guys, but also for me if it should happen to me. I don't let my tank go lower than quarter tank.

[@ChasB2010]

I also changed my 26 gal tank for a 50 gal on my F350.

[@sammy9452]

Oh wow that's the park we stay in love that area, good motorcycle rides.

[@freewayfuzz8160]

I almost ran out of fuel in the Rockies. Got a 40 gallon auxiliary tank after that. Total game changer. I can run 500 miles easy before I need to refuel now. Just a thought.

[@lioneljm2]

Fredricksburg and Sedona are a couple of my favorite places! Thanks for the video. It’s always good to see others experiences and learn from them.

[@janemuir3546]

We purchased our 1st diesel yesterday, thank you for sharing your lesson...do not let the fuel gauge get close to empty. Lesson learned. Thank you!

[@wj2791]

1/2 full, fill it up..

[@user-qz3oo4nw5j]

Welcome to Arizona! We have a beautiful state with all four seasons. Enjoy Sedona.

[@kentguidry3351]

Hey guys, always enjoy your content. We stayed at Sedona View in April and loved the park. Amazing views and loved Jerome, Cottenwood and all the scenery around the Sedona area.

[@HyphenDude]

Also add to checklist, keep 10 gallons of diesel in the bed of the truck when traveling.

[@frankhazelton4591]

I remember getting the speed handle out to crank the jacks up. Never again. Thank you Lippert!

[@brianlykins6663]

Hey guy's, nice video. You know there are two types that travel, those that have run too close on fuel, and those that are gonna run too close. At least you got it sorted out and only had a little embarrassing moment. The main thing through the whole ordeal was that Miss Daisy didn't get upset. Other than not seeing mama, but Chad saved the day for her. Hope y'all enjoyeed Texas. Hope you enjoy next destination. God bless y'all and stay safe on your travels. Remember the big E on fuel gauge doesn't mean Enough. LOL laughing with you, not at you. Been there, done that. 👍👍

[@jeepsandrvs]

It makes us mere mortals feed better when even the rockstars mess up. It is great that you share the good and bad. 😂 Safe Travels!!

[@jenniferbarela8793]

We took an eleven week trip from Lodi, CA to Pembroke Pines, Florida and back. On our way home we stayed at Hilltop RV Park and the funky KOA too. Fort Stockton was great from there we drove to Big Bend Park. The people were great at the Hilltop RV Park. Enjoyed your video.

[@user-gy1ju3zz5w]

Great video. Thanks 👍❤️

[@travelingwithtroyandrhoda6442]

Love your open and transparent sharing of the good and bad. We relied heavily on this level of honesty as we prepared to go full time so that we would have a realistic perspective of what was coming. Thanks for sharing and bringing us along. Also I kept trying to wipe my phone screen off because of something on your windshield I think! 😂

[@according2bonbon211]

You do such a great job on the music for your videos. I love it.

[@lindanadaud9698]

Thanks for the video.

[@peterottes6900]

Hi! Guys haven't been on your site for a while. I think the last time was towards the end of Covid. Glad you're both doing well (regardless of the slight breakdown!) And amazed to see the new fifth-wheeler Just a joy to see your videos. So joyous to just see you two enjoying life! Be well, stay safe and I'll keep an eye out for you!👍

[@raoulroberts]

Sometimes, willy nilly is good.😁 Well, not when you're stalled yards away from the pump; then again, how would you have known that you were destined for so much love at Love's? As always, thank you for another awesome Thursday night RV TV. Continued safe travels, Tara, Chad, and Daisy. 🙏🏾👍🏾❤️

[@lindadelaney8117]

Great video guys. Good lesson for everyone. Hey call it an ADVENTURE! Glad you were at a gas station. Safe travels!

[@donaldherrmann3163]

So funny! I also say “On the road again” when heading out! 😂

[@betterwithrum]

I love that two viewers stopped by to say hi. Have you considered a large fuel tank like KYD did to their F250?

[@gslemieux08]

Glad everything worked out well. I just installed a 60 gallon Titan fuel tank in place of the OEM 36 gallon on my 2022 GMC 3500 Dually.

[@DanO181919]

Love when y’all post a new video!

[@rvingwithaaronandnaomi]

Same thing happened to us except we were stuck on the freeway. You can’t trust the gauge regarding total miles left while towing. Mine showed 50 and my truck died. I realized when towing the gauge doesn’t calculate for that. Also don’t try to start it after it stalls or as soon as you put the fuel in. Check your manual on how to turn on your fuel pump. I have a Ram so it would be different. Wait for about a minute or 2 then try to start it. Love your videos. I love the experience videos.

[@marcmaevers2980]

Hi Chad and Tara! Oh man, what a way to start. So sorry that happened. I was going to mention that just cycle your engine as opposed to trying to start; i think Ford only gives you like a start cycle of like 10-15 times before it recommends chill for a few. If it makes you feel any better, I had this happen as I was test driving an F350; dealership only had like 3 gals of diesel in the tank on my test drive; we got like 9 blocks from dealership and truck died lol. Hope rest of the trip goes flawless. Stay safe guys! V/r Marc

[@leeettawells1222]

Nice 😊

[@Elnu01]

D.H. Lescombes winery was nice for us. The pot roast was very good. It is a good idea to have 5 gallons of spare fuel with you!

[@johannodendaal5043]

Love the travel days!

[@46fd04]

Regarding the fuel pump failure Mark was referring to, its not just a "pump failure". When it fails, metal shavings will enter the entire fuel system; fuel lines, fuel rails, engine, fuel tank etc...). In Canada, RAM was estimating a minimum of $12,000 CAD to completely repair a truck with a CP4 pump failure. DO NOT let your truck run out of fuel!!!

[@MulligansBlog]

Good video. Will look up that HH for upcoming trip. 👍

[@Markpatrickrich]

Wow, I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’ve never had that with my Ford. I enjoy your channel all your tips and information and the way you take the time to explain it to idiots like me. Poor dog stuck in the rig. Had to poop in the rig thank you again for all your help, I enjoy your channel sending you positive energy from Malibu California

[@Cptstokes]

We stayed there a couple of years ago. Nice entrance to a gravel lot but clean n neat. Great stop for a night over

[@rayduke7433]

Chad, I actually learned about the gate valve from your earlier video and did place one on our 5th wheel. It saved me a few messy times. 👍🏻

[@Modfrkt_75]

Live Sedona View Resort! We stayed there for the month of May and the views are spectacular. It’s very windy there, every afternoon. I remember that well lol.

[@allansunny9883]

As a few others have said, carry an extra 5 gal can with diesel, and always fill up at a quarter tank. Safe travels.

[@AZFrank4x4]

I did almost the same thing a couple years ago. I was sweating it all the way with the gauge showing 30 miles of fuel remaining... 2012 Silverado 2500HD, then I saw the gas station sign (10 miles to go) and pulled in.... breathing again. Made it, never again I told myself and I keep a 5 gallon diesel can in the back of the truck when towing the RV. Now should I tell you the time towing when a small sensor went bad and killed the turbo, yep you're not going anywhere without the turbo running. Have a safe trip to my state of AZ and enjoy Sedona.

[@jackterry7664]

Just came across your channel by chance. Love your attitudes, and dog. Just subscribed!