Fixing my air brakes and towing an RV

Installing a new air dryer, and air compressor governor on a 1987 f800 dump truck. Installing new roof marker lights, and towing a rv.

[@michael7423]

I love learning new things from you Andrew, I feel sorry for all the other you tubers because I only seem to watch your channel now. You are the best and most entertaining channel I have found, stay safe and keep up the great work!

[@pilotazo8618]

Check fab rats and matts offroad recovery!

[@willaimr.kirkland8170]

Andrew, most of us arm chair generals don't often even know what you are doing - mechanical wise. We are in awe of your masterful command of your equipment and the actual application of those tools in your chosen profession. Thanks for being successful and interested in sharing the many different projects you happen to engage.

[@funonutube100]

Love what your buddy has done with his place, very nice!!!

[@vishengro]

Andrew, your videos are more compelling than the best thrillers! Please keep going. 😎

[@mwilliamshs]

If "the best thrillers" are less compelling, why are they the best?

[@ZacVaper]

The best thing about that RV "was" the front bumper! lol

[@Sean-qk7ps]

Stable video. No shakiness from hand holding. Andrew shows the steps: solder to join wires, tape, heat... Talk is concise. These examples make another high quality video, a pleasure to watch.

[@MrSteelin4fun]

Gotta love that bus with the attic! :)

[@jamesbond9873]

A friend of mine built a shop compressor out of one of those bendix pumps of a truck. Hooked it up to a 220 motor ran for years. Even painting cars.

[@glenharper3136]

Should have played some dueling banjos music when you were towing that camper!

[@TheDrCoxie]

Yo, Andrew youre cold soldering that like youre doing it. Its more prone to cracking and failing. You want to heat the wires themselves up and touch the solder to the wires until it melts. Try it out itll be way stronger. Love your videos!

[@DanStratocaster1]

My son is a diesel mechanic for FedEx. If he ever gets tired of working for them it’s good to know he COULD possibly transition into this type of business. Andrew saves a TON of money doing his own maintenance. 👍🏼

[@moman0166]

I turned wrenches for 17 years before I bought my Snap On Tool franchise. I never would let my kids take their cars or trucks to a dealer to be fixed. People can’t imagine how much money we saved as a family by not shelling out thousands of dollars for repairs. I see you do the same thing. Good for you.

[@mondeotje]

UH, when you want to turn the RV to the right, you have to steer the wheel to the right.

[@jaywillow9927]

No shit. The dumbass turned it the wrong way.

[@crushnkill]

He would have tried to turn it right but the front wheels were being dragged in the dirt sideways which jammed the steering the other way.

[@warriorwk]

@GETREKT ! i don't think it runs so no power steering

[@porsche1178]

Midway through he got nervous about it hitting his "house". AKA bus

[@tinderbox218]

Right...left...same thing

[@genedameier8746]

Andrew, Love the shot at the end with your truck running over the camera.

[@raincoast2396]

Wow! That tow was up into the outback! A real hoarders dream palace.

[@JamesCouch777]

When I had to tow my dump truck I made a quick tow bar out of pipe, bolted a pintle hitch on one end, welded another piece of pipe on the other end and chained it around the bumper. Worked good.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

I love my Craftsman C3 drill and impact. Got them super cheap. Wasn’t expecting much, but they’ve more than paid for themselves.

[@cashen7384]

Its amazing how many vids ive seen that craftsman impact driver in. Ive stuck with my Ryobi tools through the years and have been pleased. My dad loves his craftsman but has Ryobi as well and uses it mostly.

[@Brad.whatthe]

Looks like you towed him all the way to his holiday spot👍

[@perrythorvig6446]

Wow. Just 100 miles from New York City. Looks like a thousand miles. A whole different world.

[@gatekeeper65]

I love your videos. You get to do all the things I love to do, but I don't have anything that needs things done, so I don't get to work on anything. It makes me feel better to at least watch you doing it. Good therapy.

[@2001sterling]

I had an 86 f700 gas dump. Drove it for 15 years doing asphalt. Loved it

[@matthewschliesser3835]

That was effn awesome!!!!!! Andrew, that guy had some incredible stories I'm sure!!! Simply love that guys place! I hope you moved him closer to your place!!!

[@SHREDDERMG]

in a muddy situation like that, snow chains work well.

[@carlreyes5344]

BENDER BENDY he could also lift the boom so it would act as a weight for the rear tires

[@sappernz]

I love the portable AC unit in the truck cab....

[@regsparkes6507]

Fixing the Air Brake system like the Military used to do,...keep replacing parts until the problem was solved. Towing from,....and to, hell!! I wonder if you've heard the saying" the road to hell is paved with good intentions"? Entertainment value of this video,...100%

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I thought it was the dryer, I was just changing the things that were leaking.

[@regsparkes6507]

Back in the day, when urgent repairs were done this way, this was the rationale behind this method of repairing, so you're correct.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I like that though, "Change parts till its fixed"

[@regsparkes6507]

Well, when you think of it,..it sure did work, heck, why wouldn't it? Keep the videos coming Andrew!

[@2001sterling]

At least your doing it yourself. No shops and you know it's all new. Good deal

[@johnerway7255]

Yes, I like the new LED bulbs, the temperature is lower and extends the socket life.

[@regsparkes6507]

I was thinking that I should add that Andrew never heard " you can't do that! " I'm sure he can do everything from President of the U.S, ( well, that's a no brainer !!!!) to driving a common nail. Good on ya mate!

[@RpGamingProductions1]

Hey Andrew first off want to say love all Ur videos. A cool tip I found for making solder joints last longer is before u put the shrink tubing over the joint put a dab of dialectic grease. That will basically make the it water proof and should make it last even longer.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, yeah, that's a good idea. I don't recal having issues with soldered wires with shrink tube though. Even for years.

[@michael7423]

Levi looked pissed when the chain broke free LOL

[@BBuzz8]

you guys did a number on that rv bumper

[@halleffect1]

decreased RV value by $2

[@ajhainstock3997]

@@halleffect1 no.. increased it by $2

[@taddixey5603]

did you see the grill at the end when they started it was all there at the end it was half gone

[@ajhainstock3997]

@@taddixey5603 yeah. Im pretty sure it smacked the back end of the dump truck during the leg of that trip

[@warriorwk]

@@ajhainstock3997 or he was backing into the rv when he was trying to get a running start

[@treeclimbing7798]

Never worked on air brakes. Still, buying extra parts to do it yourself saves a lot of money. So many repair shops still try to sell you $1000s of dollars, of unnecessary repairs.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, its not worth going to repair shops, I'm not an expert on air brakes, but trail and error is a good way to learn. I don't know if that old air dryer was perfect anyway, so I don't feel bad replacing that.

[@robert3302]

It's better the system has all new parts now. You won't have to work on it for a long time.

[@CranialAccess]

Always have been looking for a dump like yours...but don’t have the appropriate license. What will they be looking for if I try to take my road test????

[@spudth]

Andrew Camarata that first part you replaced was just a heater. It has a heater in it so it doesn't freeze in the winter when the dryer blows the moisture out when the system reaches pressure. Been there done that. I work on fire trucks and have learned over the last 10 years.

[@I_Am_Michael]

tin, solder, shrink wrap. best way to attach wires. nice job on replacing the air operated parts. good video dude. thanks

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@WAVETUBE84]

"I'm pretty sure, that's the problem", "I'm pretty sure, that's the problem", "I'm pretty sure, that's the problem....." "That's fixed...let's go snowmobiling!"

[@bohhica1]

Ok to start towing, crunch,bang,ouch.👍👍👍

[@Shawn-rq4py]

Have you ever guessed at how much money you have saved by doing all of these repairs yourself? From all the heavy machines, to your dump trucks, light duty vehicles and ATVs? As expensive as it is to have any one thing repaired I would love to know how much you have saved , in the ballpark, over the years. It has to be a ton you have saved yourself. We should all be as handy and knowledgeable as you are when it comes to repairing things.

[@avpr1c]

DOT approves! 🤣 hope you guys were talking to coordinate turning and braking

[@poordecisionsgarage9834]

Air brake systems love to freeze in the winter. I got to be pretty good with a little hand torch and small hammer at trouble shooting a frozen air brake system and some trucks had the same problem every morning.

[@snowmobile488]

“What used to fix it wiff” Good old country New York accent.

[@bighoss7790]

Haha totally relatable living in the "country" part of ny

[@warpedbeyondhelp]

Excellent video and content. We’ll done. Sad though to see how some people trash the land and accumulate garbage on their property. I would hate to live next to those two trashers.

[@789563able]

That was an interesting tour of Dogpatch. 🐶

[@markflajsner9944]

I guess that bus was the early prototype of the double decker buses around the world...!! ;-)

[@DeerParkFarmstead]

That dump truck is cool a F.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@DIYAllied]

8:22 "let me help you with your bumper here" LOL

[@Ezrider359]

replacing your air dryer is good preventative maintenance. you can normally catch ad=9's on sale at one of your truck dealers in the fall. i just change the whole thing out at least every other year. saves a lot of winter time hassles. the good crimp connectors that have the shrink tubing on them with the heat activated glue inside hold up really well as well. although you did a nice job with the solder that should be a very good splice. i just normally find i to be too time consuming and can be a pain to try to solder wires on a truck or trailer outside in the weather.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Glad to hear that about the air dryer. Yeah I always just solder/shrink tube the wires. It takes a bit much time, but it seems to last. Thanks,

[@chrisrussell8903]

That looks like an Early Sunday morning tow.🤣

[@JohnDobak]

6:50 I bought a bunch of those bulbs awhile back, so far none have failed.

[@olnamgrunt9857]

Hippies still hanging on I see after Woodstock

[@beernutsonline]

Not very far away! :p

[@sprintphoto]

Hillbilly’s

[@cobrasvt347]

I replace a lot of purge valves on air braked systems by other than that they are very reliable. Keep them in adjustment and may have to replace a quick connect every now and then but I've had good luck with them. I use to own a repair shop for big trucks and semi before I started a construction company. It's funny how some things like that ya miss doing.

[@raymondolsen3657]

Love your videos, thx for sharing.

[@slartibartfast5295]

I think the "Happiness is Yelling BINGO" bumper sticker makes this video perfect!

[@slartibartfast5295]

*sees the van-bus I was wrong!

[@zukota]

Not sure if Andrew will see this, but next time run the chain through a piece of pipe. The pipe will maintain the distance between the two vehicles and you can use it to slow down (or even back up) the second car.

[@bat__bat]

Not understanding this at all 🤔

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Owner life, NEVER ENDS brother

[@ottocarr3688]

The air compressor is the first thing to check for an air pressure problem. The governor has a simple pressure adjustment under the rubber cap. Air tanks should be checked daily by simply pulling on the lanyard that goes to liquid drain valve even when an air dryer is incorporated. Even automatic slack adjusters need periodic checking. When a brake “s” cam, cams over, you have no breaks at that wheel.135 lbs. pressure Is too high when 120 psi is called for.

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Bendix IMHO makes the best air dryers in the business

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

Lol when you started towing he turned the wheel the wrong way lmao

[@BENLINUZ]

Cool I’ve seen plenty of hippie hideouts but I liked the van bus transformer thing

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, that thing is cool.

[@stangiles2001]

Matching lights. This guy has nice hands

[@stanisawk1385]

11:28 Rear tires should be winter, then they will better bite into the road and the grip increases. By the way - all you need to do is carry a few sacks of sand, the sand spilled on this soft road will make it very easy to move away from this soft place.

[@vjekoslavcvetnic7500]

You destroyed not only bumper, you destroyed the grill!

[@vampirwrr]

and? you saw future of this rv

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Air dryer should be rebuilt once a year new desicant cartridge and blow off valve new orings and all.

[@mwilliamshs]

Regardless of mileage?

[@kc450man]

@@mwilliamshs YES

[@mwilliamshs]

@@kc450man so a truck that accrues 10,000 miles per year needs one dryer rebuild in that time? What about 5,000? What about 50,000?

[@kc450man]

@@mwilliamshs there are more factors besides mileage. age of the compressor, how many axles (volume of the air system), environment, etc but yes the cartridge and unloader should be changed every year. it called preventative maintenance.

[@mwilliamshs]

@@kc450man there are more factors than time. That's my whole point

[@geekdiggy]

andrew is a hell of a videographer.

[@morganrussman]

Hmm, interesting. What about me on my channel?🤔

[@robw1571]

Turn your wheels right....your other right. =) It' always interesting to see what kind of condition people will live in. That place has to be freezing in the winter.

[@789563able]

As my drill instructor used to say, “Your military right”.

[@RustyNail5856]

I love your videos.

[@denniskeuntjes6385]

Levi says good dad! Thanks again Andrew! LOL DJK wis.

[@williamgames9125]

keep up the good work buddy

[@HarringtonFarm1997]

My family and I watch your show every evening and we are just wondering how in the world you know how to fix everything?

[@Mon.M0TIVATION]

Self taught. Motivated.

[@StaticM223]

@Eagle Eyes No common sense

[@WAVETUBE84]

You just have to jump in and try. We are all talented at something. Like making lasagna, mouthwatering key lime pie, chocolate cake...I wouldn't know where to start.

[@bat__bat]

Not sure what compelled him to turn the van wheels left at first 🤔 Levi was like 😮 we just got here! Getting that RV any farther would require some tracked heavy machine

[@neb4x4]

Should probably turn that governor down a bit on the air. It’s running too high. You will end up blowing out the diaphragms in brake cans. Should fart at 120psi, and kick comp on at 90.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Think so? The brakes will be stronger with it at higher PSI. Ill wait for it to have a problem first. I replaced a diaphragm once, it was easy to do, and it was like $3.

[@neb4x4]

Andrew Camarata yes. I work on heavy equipment for Union Pacific RR. We always have machines that blow out brake cans due to higher air pressure. But yes, the diaphragms are cheap and easy.

[@neb4x4]

Also those governors are stupid simple to adjust. Just loosen the jam nut under black cover, then turn the stud in or out. Just remember that you will have to dump are for comp to kick on in order for a change to show up.

[@dougdobbs]

It was my understanding that the springs supply the braking power, not the air. The air only releases the springs. At least that's the way they worked on my old schoolie years ago. :)

[@neb4x4]

Doug Dobbs you are correct.

[@Innov8orRepair]

The ol' bigger the gob better the job soldering technique...hey at least you remembered the heat shrink (been there before)...you should look at the Western Union splice technique, it'll give you a stronger solder joint. - 10 years in the electronics field

[@AndrewCamarata]

JP M I googled that, looks good, I'll give it a try. But usually once it's soldered it's fine. The wires shouldn't be getting pulled on anyways.

[@roysigurd]

If you have trouble that the airsystem freezing wintertime, you can have propan-2-ol, commonly called isopropanol in your air tanks. Just remember to drain the tank free of oil and water first. We use it on trucks and buses in north norway wintertime.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yes, I have had to do that a few times when it's been very cold.

[@MartyInTheWoods]

8:14 Thats why Andrew is special! Perfect! Just pull the RV around that steep angle. Look at the little guy "steering" - LOL 11:21 I thought the little guy lives in the RV, but I was wrong apparently! 12:27 is this were the Kelly Family lives?

[@taddixey5603]

so did you back up into the RV or what happened to the grill

[@wazza33racer]

the only way to tow, is with a stiff bar! Yeah, those truck engine, compressor regulators are a pretty common problem on older trucks.

[@johnerway7255]

Yes, the little guy needs to repair his equipment, if he pays others he will go broke. Great job.

[@cashen7384]

Who are you speaking of?

[@flyrock45]

I change the dryer annually right before winter and never had an air problem. I don't even need to drain tanks. I'm envious of how you easily replaced the governor. You should see what it's like on a Cummins ISX, I think I lost 3 of those gaskets. There was a huge log blocking the left rear wheel of that camper while you dragged it out lolll

[@hughtrusty4025]

The trucks I drove that had air dryers didn't need the tanks drained. (I hope.)

[@jerome8469]

Great Video , Pay NO attention to the hating Troll,s , They have no work or a life to speak of. Peace Brother

[@garyparrish9297]

LOL! A little brutal on the tow.....better hope your brakes work for the RV driver. Isn't going to hurt the dump bed much! lol

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

I have those same wire strippers. They were a little pricey but well worth it.

[@jasonwilliams3967]

Wade is gonna need a bunch of cinder blocks to level his house...

[@AirzGamingTTV]

Your truck sounds great

[@cmc7106]

Great video Andrew!!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@draguflorin3434]

Tow an RV like that in Italy... They will take away even your birth certificate beside your driver's license, towing vehicle document's and so on... God I love America 😍😍😍

[@oldtimefarmboy9330]

The telephone company around here uses crimp connectors filled with dielectric grease. Dielectric grease is non conductive, prevents corrosion, and waterproofs. If you filled insulated spade connectors with dielectric grease, you would have a connection almost as good as a soldered connection. And the next time you have to replace one of those or other lights with a special plug on them, you could just unplug the spade connectors and install the new light with new insulated spade connectors. That way you would not continue to shorten the wire on the special plug any more.

[@AndrewCamarata]

They already had a plug, its still there, that's what that black thing was.

[@oldtimefarmboy9330]

I know, but what I was trying to get at, is that in order to not eventually being required to replace those special (and maybe expensive plugs) where they tie into the wiring loom, if you used insulated spade plugs (that are common and cheap) filled with dielectric grease, they would be both reliable (no corrosion and waterproof) and save the eventual need to replace those special plugs if the lights have to be replaced in the future (because of damage or whatever).

[@tinderbox218]

8:27 😩 Andrew should consider adding a real tow truck to his arsenal.

[@carmangary]

Or a dump truck with tracks.

[@davidmorse8432]

Andrew, there is an adjustment screw on the governor under the plastic screw on cap. Adjust that so that it cuts out the compressor at 120 psi. You might cause damage to other components at the current setting. Safety issue here. Safety is no accident.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I like having stronger brakes. Its been over a year and its still working fine.

[@davidmorse8432]

@@AndrewCamarata ok, each to his own. By the way, that's an awesome backhoe/loader! I have a 410D and can't live without it. Wondering why you don't use it more? Or maybe you do but don't video it. I have a 4 in 1 Drott Bucket on mine and find it very useful.

[@matthieumillett5147]

Your air pressure cut out is a tad high , the standard is 125 for trucks you can adjust it just by tightning the main bolt in the governor/regulator on the compressor

[@mrbakerskatz]

Pretty nice truck you got there Andrew , you could work for me anyday .

[@joepremo1]

You should think about picking up a Government surplus 5 ton . The 6 wheel drive would be useful and would fit into your 'fleet' perfectly. I bought one a couple years ago, a M931A2, but removed the 5th wheel plate in favor of a cargo bed. Check out the BMY's up for auction right now. I can only imagine what you would do with one.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I had a 2.5 ton for a while. It was ok, I used it for towing my excavator before I got the dump truck. But the dump truck is so much better. I would consider buying a 5 ton if it dumped.

[@trappedbyfire1537]

Uh-Oh, Andrew....no name above the DOT numerals??? Bad....lol!

N.Y.S.D.O.T. doesn't require it, they run the number and it matches the reg. and all is good.

[@BarnStangz]

Hippie land was pretty wild, now buddy will be able to have more storage space for his Magic Mushroom hoard... I liked how you gave the GMC a good yank in the beginning, made me laugh. Too bad Ford never made a 4wd dump, that thing would be wicked! Does your dump have posi at least? I couldn't really tell.

[@AndrewCamarata]

BarnStangz they made my truck 4x4. I knows guy with one.

[@jlhighfield9116]

considering he or she turned the wheels the wrong way

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

Air brakes, usually the first thing to go bad is the governor, then maybe the dryer filled with white oily mess and then the lines, then compressor, my opinion and many years as a mechanic, 3/29/21

[@rebelrivers]

I just saw this. I love it.

[@Slikx666]

If Levi had pushed I reckon you might have made it.

[@RushAustin]

Guy wants his RV moved from one lot with an old bus to another lot with a different old bus. Next year, he'll probably want to move it back.

[@jesper1406]

Looked like you had the dump truck full of small rocks. Why didnt you put some of it on the ground to give yourself some traction?

[@mustangman5178]

Man that guy was tailgating hardcore...

[@spyder000069]

A quick brake check during the tow could have straightened that bumper right out.

[@douglaskirk2543]

Always Interesting . . . Thanks . . . Now I know more.

[@juniordesantana7332]

How much for the rv I been looking for one to buy

[@nickbeam5432]

I can see watching your video's, that you have the best intentions, except for bumpers and concrete.