I Bought A $20K Camper and it Tipped Over While Loading!!!

[@bobsymonds208]

I pull an 80 ton rig. Been doing it 34 yrs. Gotta say. Nothing has ever just slipped off a trailer.

[@m1cxf]

Similar situation here, although I have seen to occasional tracked machine slip over the side. When I winterise things I just blow through with low pressure air opening and closing each tap/drain as I go. No crappy antifreeze to rinse out that way.

[@TheJustin574]

You drive an 80,000 pound rig? Or do you actually drive a 160,000 pound rig? 160 sounds like BS to me

[@CoryVY]

​@@TheJustin574 depending on where they are 160000 isn't unreasonable. I work in logistics in Automotive Tool & Die, and in the state of Michigan a properly registered semi can weight up to 164,000 lbs spread over 11 axels without a permit, so an 80 ton is reasonable (and exceptionally common in my case)

[@Coordinator61]

Its all done for KZbin so much fake stuff.

[@robsmith7681]

You never got loaded in an ice storm then huh? 😂

[@donpampel3332]

I would like to see the repairs. Dodged a bullet on this one, Thanks for letting us come along.

[@bavila22]

Give the people what they want Dustin!

[@ats-3693]

😊 Come on bro it didn't slip off you accidentally tipped it over with the trolley jack you had under the front, the camera was "turned off" at a very convenient time when that happened 😂. But nice work saving it and fortunately no major damage 👍

[@lukeholler4364]

Thank you for your comment I fully agree with your comment - what a surprise NO footage of the camper tipping over. it's a pleasure to know that us viewers have more common sense to see BS when we see it..

[@PrimeTime-t8b]

That harbor freight jack never fails😂😅

[@LifeofLind]

haha yup

[@tomstarros3189]

was thinking it was going to fall off the ramp trying to load it.good video thank you.maybe next time put it on a pick up truck.

[@terrydimit3121]

Yes, the repair videos would be interesting to watch... It's always an adventure working by yourself.... Good job getting it back upright without even more damage...

[@colinhutchinson1664]

Considering the amount of damage that could have resulted from falling off the trailer,it was fairly light and easily fixable. Great buy and definitely video the repairs.

[@YouMatter-UDo]

Those things are made cheaply. Unless the skin was removed, or it was checked to the "stud" level. he has no idea the damage it suffered. And likely won't care. They frame them with 1x1s a lot of times. Soft woods too. Any roof leak means you likely have deep mold in it.

[@SAMMIEJONESJUNIOR]

Just subscribed, and i know everyone wants to give their opinion and share their ideas. There is one thing you must do, and it is not an opinion or optional, and that is .....do not work alone. Find you a trustworthy buddy to tag alone. If something happens to you, that would be catastrophic if you are by yourself.

[@LifeofLind]

you are right! I have had people come with before but none was available this day

[@professionalinspectionserv9468]

@@SAMMIEJONESJUNIOR I do alot of things alone. But I slow down when things can be dangerous. I problem over think things but I just want to explore the what ifs.

[@wundarwunop9041]

The fact that thing costs 20k is just absolutely ridiculous. Things cost too damn much anymore.

[@YouMatter-UDo]

I know of a long time lemon law lawyer who says never buy RVs. They are badly made, overpriced and break all the time. He says if you must, buy it used and let the first owner take the biggest devaluation hit for you.

[@glentucker4250]

Man oh man. That tip over could have been a lot worse. Great job on getting it back on the trailer! And yes, some video on repairs would be great. Thank you Dustin and God bless!

[@LifeofLind]

Could have been worse, i will take my time next time

[@Mays99]

That's a big job for one person, Well done on the recovery 👏

[@RebeccaYouhoo]

I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole after falling the roof may not show hardly any damage. All campers are made cheap. It will leak!

[@LifeofLind]

I'm not sure how a rubber sheet would leak after falling over

[@johnnyohness]

Would love to see repairs. The best videos on the TUBE are the ones that teach others something. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@LifeofLind]

More to come!

[@cynthiapierson4123]

Gotta love a place that doesn't help and then locks you in. I love your videos, hope to see more.

[@LifeofLind]

one man army! thanks

[@jeffj_39]

Gotta luv an over confident slap happy fella oozing with, this thing is light as a feather gonna just winch’er on up shouldn’t be a problem! Then gets mad because nobody’s jumping in to help. There’s a well known book that says……. “Pride is Before a Crash” 😮

[@joebruggman]

Yes it is unfortunate but it would have been much easier for him to bring help than for them to supply it...

[@mrshaneyt43]

I was just thinking I would like to see the repair video and then you asked . So yes please 👍

[@Ns90212]

Dude wow good for you, your ability to stay so calm and still film the video after that incident wow i would have been off the deep end with it tipping .. good man

[@christopherzatalokin8652]

Wow. You get what you deserve for that dumb idea.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Wow glad nobody was hurt. Love your channel. Thanks for posting this too.

[@aa999xyz]

yes want to see the repairs and what about microwave/air Friar combination unit? 24v with 600 or 800ah electrical system? Induction cooktop? Gasoline/diesel heater? 12v refrigerator? Increasing solar panels and solar charge controller? Maximize rooftop solar panels and enough for some portable panels? Essentially eliminating the need for propane if possible? Election water heater? Truck charging with DC to DC module? Thanks and have a great day

[@LifeofLind]

yeah adding solar and a 200 ah lithium battery now, maybe we can add some more off grid ability to it

[@LM-sc8lu]

I like to drain our water heater and bypass it so no antifreeze goes into it; it seems like it takes a couple of weeks of camping the following spring to get rid of the taste. Great video.

[@gazlander]

Soon as the music hit and the video of you loading it started, I had a "Oh this isn't gonna end well" feeling

[@LifeofLind]

and it didnt haha, i guess its okay i made it home

[@kirkjones9827]

You are lucky. That strap that destroyed your finder keep it from going off the other side.

[@greghall9006]

Definitely video the repairs. You did a great MacGyver job getting the camper back on the trailer. 👍🤣

[@LifeofLind]

Thanks 👍

[@billienomates1606]

My heart was in my throat as the camper came back down on to the trailer, praise the Lord it did not bounce off the other side. Biggest rush I have had watching a youtube vid in many a year, thankyou brother.

[@LifeofLind]

I think the strap catching the fender on the other side slowed it down

[@jake8077]

agree, failure is the greatest educator ...and motivator

[@grahammcnally4799]

Man, thanks for sharing your experience. Been there. Hope you find it a good home.

[@joshmoore8049]

You got super lucky. Also would love to see the repairs

[@unclerick4569]

Yes! I want to see the repairs you made. Love watching your videos. Keep 'em coming! Rick, in Joshua Tree, Ca.

[@LifeofLind]

More to come!

[@dewaynem559]

Inflation crazy I remember my dad bought a brand new weekender 10 1/2 foot cabover camper it cost 1,800 dollars and a brand new Chevy pickup it was 2,100 out the door😊

[@LifeofLind]

wish we still had those prices

[@dalepete71]

its possible that strap that caught the fender may have been a blessing stopping it from tipping over on the other side. maybe maybe not we'll never know. either way good job for being by yourself.

[@LifeofLind]

I agree

[@brianbenedict8374]

Yes have a wonderful weekend!

[@PassiveMoney1979]

and why didnt you just move it normally with a truck, then come back and load the other one?

[@keithbrookshire]

You got lucky on the purchase price, the jacks being included AND the minimal damage from tipping the camper over. I hope you'll show us the repair process. PLEASE show us the ratchet strap trick your wife showed you. I have been using zip ties to secure the loose ends.

[@jtoland80]

I wrap my straps the same way, works great and never had a failure since I switched

[@RadioMan666]

I look forward to seeing that camper restored! 😎 👍👍

[@motafinga6652]

Saw that coming a mile away with 2 different length skids....ouch. I'm surprised how minimal the damage appears though!

[@ats-3693]

I thought the same but it was already up on the trailer bed when it fell off, the camera was "turned off" at a very convenient time right as it fell over, my guess is that he accidentally tipped it over with the trolley jack that he had under the front end and he edited that bit out of the video.

[@greenspiraldragon]

Should be fixable. Check the roof for leaks make sure to seal it good. The rest is cosmetic. I thought it would flip on the other side when you were righting it. Keep the door just put an 1/8 inch veneer of plywood over it stained to match.

[@cherjohnson5807]

Love those old MH’S you have sitting around‼️

[@LifeofLind]

me too!

[@brianmosley6561]

Yeah I would like to see the repairs oldest camper and I'm glad nothing major happened to it good luck with your next one

[@DachsAutos]

Love the Chieftan in the background of your opening. Many good memories vacationing in one with my family/grandparents as a child! Nice looking slide-in unit, short of the self-inflicted oopsie!

[@carlclimbs]

I like how you keep things simple. Make us some more videos.

[@LifeofLind]

You got it! just uploaded the repair video

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Functionable? Learned a new word today.

[@peteowens3033]

That ratchet strap that caught on the left fender of the trailer while you pulled the camper the rest of the way upright likely saved it from bouncing off the right side after touchdown. It also pulled the crushed fender up and off the tires too. I would claim that was your plan since it worked out perfectly. ;-)

[@LifeofLind]

I think you are right!

[@joebruggman]

It wasn't even close to going off the other side.

[@stephenpoessl5464]

Wow you where unlucky but also very lucky that you where not under it and hardly any damage done to the side. Love your vids watching here in EASTYORKSHIRE England.

[@LifeofLind]

very lucky! thank you

[@craigjohnson3603]

You are a lucky man, what an oh crap moment, that could have been bad. I was going to deal on a F 350 2012 with 40 k diesel for $35k flatbed until I heard a loading story of how a camper slipped off the side of a similar one and was sold for scrap for $100.00 OUCH!

[@LifeofLind]

you can hire a company with insurance to move cars and trucks but these things people wont touch... so its up to me

[@kathyl6546]

You’re amazing to get it back on that trailer by yourself.

[@dodgeguyz]

Looking forward to many more videos. Always liked your videos!

[@LifeofLind]

Thanks!

[@williamsteele]

Not only would I like to see the repairs, but I'd also be interested in purchasing it when you're done!

[@erikwilson9498]

bummer but you saved it! Yes please follow up with it's repairs

[@michaelboudreau1441]

I wanted to comment on the Shadow Cruiser, you have on your pickup. I had three of them, 2 truck mounts and one fifth wheel. I loved those units, they were absolutely great. And like everything, that is made great, they sell out to another company, and either it turns into junk, or just plain disappears.

[@LifeofLind]

my favorite camper so far!

[@davidrains6751]

your one hell of a guy keep up the good work and hell yeah congrats on the awesome new camper thats gonna be one hell of an awesome resale it can really go good towards your camper and brewing business this new motorhome you speak of is exciting i wonder what you got

[@LifeofLind]

thank you!

[@sandyhansen]

Please show repairs. It’s so interesting. Also show final product. Thank you 😊

[@LifeofLind]

Will do!

[@hoss5852]

Bro. That'll buff right out. Nice buy.

[@LifeofLind]

I think so too hahah!

[@forestharrison1805]

It might help to use two 4x4s the same length

[@LifeofLind]

yes and much longer

[@rictech.]

Shit happens brother.. nobody is hurt and you handled it. Great job and god bless my friend

[@LifeofLind]

agreed and thanks

[@seanwalsh999]

Can hardly wait for the Wild motor-home video, that's what got me hooked on your channel in the first place, although the beer factory pick-up was pretty wild too.

[@LifeofLind]

will be out soon

[@budm9982]

Oh man, what a bummer with the tip-over. That's a real big job, loading and re-loading with one person.

[@onrycodger]

Wow! That's Wild, Heavy, Unruly, annd Unfortunate brother!....I'm surprised it didn't collasp upon itself. You got lucky. The Force was with you that day.😎👍

[@akshonclip]

If you keep buying these long term you need to build a couple of long gantry beams you can put under the campers to jack them up and back the trailer underneath.

[@LifeofLind]

good idea

[@dmblackburn9805]

Make sure they are same length next time!

[@LundsAtLarge]

Check the inside of those fenders behind the wheels. We had the sheet metal popped loose and it scraped the inside rim of a tire and shredded it. Needs to be riveted.

[@cory4152]

Have you considered putting broom sticks or dowels underneath the camper so they roll as you drag it instead of fence posts?

[@ItsALoweNation]

I just bought 2010 Silverodo LS 4.8L Love it!!

[@johnnyBqwazy]

Just curious how that’s works? So the yard or the auction house let you load on your own purchase? Do they offer for a fee fork lift, yard pay loader, sky lift?

[@LifeofLind]

this yard never has help on these "heavy loads" just cars and trucks

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

I am so glad that you are not dead Indy!

[@jimmyjambon9206]

The trailer fender slowed the landing and prevented it from tipping again over the other side.

[@monkeymasher7055]

3 grand for a 2022 Palomino sounds too good to be true. even if a few of the ameneties r missing. killer deal

[@LTDan-pk3mx]

Love that Lincoln! 460 thatswhatimtalkinbout!!

[@mottolife1543]

Great rescue job on it men..perhaps some friend help you at the moment would be better results, all the best and nice camper for sure.

[@rodcraven3282]

You need a tilt deck trailer, that way the camper could have stayed level and the deck can come slowly down as the camper is winched on. The front end of the camper was too high causing it to be unstable as you were winching it on. Got lucky there wasn't any more damage.

[@LifeofLind]

yeah been looking for one

[@joefisher7954]

Keep up the great work!

[@LifeofLind]

Thanks, will do!

[@6996brandyl]

It looks like your at Copart? I'm surprise someone from Copart wasn't with you when you were loading out I'm happy you didn't get hurt and the camper didn't suffer much damage

[@LifeofLind]

me too

[@johnhbuiltnotbought4924]

🫣🫣🫣🤭🤭🤔 nice job nice camper yes, it would be good to see the build. Stay safe see you in the next one.👍🇬🇧

[@Alwhite1929]

That strap catching the fender probably slowed the tipover considerably, actually worked out.

[@LifeofLind]

thats true, i can afford to replace the strap haha

[@jdawz2816]

Not sure why you didn't put rigging to stabilize it once you got it half and half on the trailer. Because that's where you were at your most vulnerable point

[@allenbo8234]

Good thing their were no appliances. Much less stuff to break and made it lighter to upright.All and all great save.

[@LifeofLind]

indeed!

[@JamFormers]

Yes we would love to see all of it

[@Leon-to5zl]

Great recovery on your mishap.

[@LifeofLind]

thanks!

[@pburgess888]

Please take us along on the repairs and the how To's. Thanks!

[@LifeofLind]

will do, just posted the first repair video

[@kidplayinginthemud9284]

I would bet that strap that got caught on the fender prevented the camper from going over again. Great recovery being alone.

[@grantmarut7488]

Why not install jacks put on a pick up truck earlier.

[@LifeofLind]

had a camper on the truck, and that one is hard to remove

[@churangos]

That's a nice camper love to see the repairs

[@r.lavernemiller9047]

Wow dude ! u were so lucky no one got hurt when that tipped over !! And no broken windows ??

[@Craig-c6f]

Putting a 3/4 inch thick, 4'x8' foot sheet of plywood on your 4"x4" posts would give you much more stability while pulling it up.

[@jeffcicale]

You did well getting this back on there. Great buy!

[@LifeofLind]

Yes! Thank you!

[@forestharrison1805]

I'm wondering if your tanks were still full of water? That's why it was so heavy on that side

[@LifeofLind]

maybe i know the roof is heavy with the ac up there

[@cheftomsd]

At least you were not under it. I had a Six Pac camper with hydraulic jacks and one failed and it rolled over on the driveway.Those jacks are dangerous and should have a fail safe locks so they can't fade without releasing them.

[@BorealisNights]

I'm not a huge 'truck camper' fan but, I will say, good on Palomino(Forest River, isn't it?)... even while still laying on its side, sort of, I couldn't see any twist to the frame/structure. The interior/jack damage, can't be laid on them(that's all you. lol). That said.. open gate.. no one around.. locking up without verifying no one was in the compound.. letting folks maybe get injured with no supervision/assistance, etc, etc. ANYONE could have driven in, loaded up, and stolen your camper, or any other unit present. They are simply LUCKY, that you weren't injured.

[@LifeofLind]

yeah it's the wild west back there. could use at least one person full time in that lot

[@chele-chele]

Cover it with a sticker, Mr Haney at his finest LOL... Show the repairs too plz, good content.

[@WiltWa]

This is the first video of yous I've seen, thank you algorithm for the suggestion, I'm now subscribed! I would like to see a rebuild video on this unit, or at least a finished video.

[@LifeofLind]

Welcome aboard!

[@deegee8032]

You would benefit by brushing up on the physics of rigging a load. On the surface, I think your problem originated from having two different length 4x4s. The longer one was on the high side, so as it's pulled forward it would come off the low side first. Maybe more importantly, not using a safety strap across the top was a mistake and then not using one on the recovery pull was a bigger mistake. I think you got lucky that your lower strap got caught on the fender. DG

[@LifeofLind]

Yeah I was in a rush, no doubt this was my fault, these are way more top heavy than many of the other ones i have loaded

[@feathers352]

You also do not have the weight of the stove and fridge inside. Maybe putting in some weights or heavy jugs of water or even the tools to weight it all down would have helped.

[@carrollpruitt7356]

Thought the water heater was to be drained, then bypassed when winterizing.

[@LifeofLind]

These on demand units don't have a tank and need to be winterized like the rest of the system

[@terryayers7549]

be glad the fridge was not in it or it wld have really damaged the port side of the unit. Those fridges are barely fastened in the hole.

[@LifeofLind]

true they always come out on rollovers

[@Dalesoil1]

Are you going to do rebuild video's on it? That would be cool!

[@earlarthur9378]

WHOA WHOA Wait a sec. What's up with the Lincoln Continental in the background there????

[@LifeofLind]

picked it up from someone in Iowa video soon

[@timmothywooley2082]

Hey that’s Littleton Copart. I just dropped a limo off there.

[@LifeofLind]

yup, these places are mad houses!

[@treadlightly6427]

Reminds me of the guys at the boat launch lmao

[@curtdawe]

Yeah, show the repairs, Dustin! I tell ya, man, that could have gone much worse. Great to have help, right?

[@LifeofLind]

yeah i will bring a friend next time lol

[@marcochavanne]

Not trying to be unempathetic about what happened, but it couldn’t have happened in a better place. Just image if it let loose on the freeway 😮

[@billlittle1622]

I’d like to see repair content, enjoy the videos so far

[@renoflames]

I am probably interested in a road trip from Shreveport Louisiana to come buy that camper of the price is not too high. I am serious!!!!!!!!