IS THIS THE END FOR US?!! | Bus Conversion Breakdown Nightmare

[@KelsAndJay]

WOW 🥺you guys are blowing us away with your kindness and generosity!! Seriously thank you all so so much 💜

[@just_p7523]

Do you have a gofundme?

[@danielkaz6280]

Hi I’m new subscriber I love yr vids keep up good work :D

[@lisseterice1401]

Hopefully everything is much better now. Its crazy bein in a skoolie right now. I know first hand. Been on mine for 3 years. Keep your chin up and play it smart!

[@lora97006]

You two are SO CUTE! I'm getting ready to embark on the lifestyle too I believe. Would be awesome to run into you guys. You're awesome ❤. If I grab some land, you guys will be more than welcome. I'd love to start a place like Caballo Loco & believe people would greatly benefit from more places like these. ❤Humanity❤

[@davidsmith5977]

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[@MobileDwellings]

That video was 🔥. Amazing job documenting it and telling the story. I know it's extremely hard to document in the middle of a crisis. So sorry that happened to you and I hope it's all behind you very soon!!!

[@KelsAndJay]

Gilligan Phantom thanks guys!! Thanks for always being there ❤️

[@Reality_TV]

Gilligan! That was so nice of you to help! Please enable comments on your videos so watchers can tell you how much we love you guys! I love your videos! Glad to see the world is so big, yet so small! Wonderful!

[@MobileDwellings]

@@Reality_TV Ah thank you we really appreciate that. We wish KZbin would let us turn on comments but they disabled all comments on our channel back when we were very small presumably because we have our daughter (a minor) in our videos. No idea why they picked us and not the other channels with children, but every couple of months I ask for comments back and just get lost in bureaucracy. Maybe someday!

[@Reality_TV]

​@@MobileDwellings ​ - Well I was SUPER HAPPY to see your comment here because 1) it let's me know that you guys are as great as you seem to be by helping out two of my favorites - Kels & Jay, 2) I am getting the chance to tell you that your daughter is an absolute cutie pie and, as a mom, I love to see happy kids with parents who are actually teaching them how to live in the real world and 3) I could thank you for your brutally honest and comprehensive outline of what you actually spent on your bus! That was a GREAT video that wasn't sugarcoated, admitted that you could have done certain things better/cheaper/differently & was to the point. I ALSO liked how you finished the video then went SURFING! LMAO! Work before play! Love that! Fight the power & get your comments back! We need to be able to give you positive validation on your own videos instead of hijacking Kels' & Jay's video! LMAO! I did a little digging. See if taking the steps outlined in THIS LINK help you to get your comments back - piunikaweb.com/2020/11/07/cant-turn-on-comments-on-your-youtube-channels-videos-try-this-workaround/ If you follow those steps, you may be able to turn them back on yourself - hopefully! Good luck to you and I wish you and your beautiful family much love, happiness & joy!

[@DeHGhamEz]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@TheHiveDrive]

Friends, ugh our hearts went out to you the whole way through. So proud of your joy and positivity through it all and wish we were there to give you big hugs, go for a de-stressor run, and have a beer with you. 💛

[@carolyn64]

I'm subscribing due to your breakdown story. Truly hope everything works out for the best for you all. I'm now 75. My late husband and I always said that we wanted to live in a bus and just drive around the country wherever we wanted too. If we had done that I'm sure that at some point we would have been right where you all are now! I also know that things would have worked out for us, they always did, and they will for you all too! Just keep your chin up and help each other out! Will follow along with you all as long as you keep posting. 👍🤗

[@boblantinga5951]

I had a school bus and converted it into a motorhome and had the same problem with rv sites. Wish you guys the best. I bought a American dream motorhome and been living in it for 10 years me and my dog. I joined 1000 trials which gives me two weeks in one week out for 53.00 Canadian. Best of luck. Happy new year. If you are in Canada, Chillwack British Columbia. At Thousand Trials campsite Cultas lake

[@isaaclopez63]

I feel horrible that you had to go through that. Once she mentioned "Trimigrant" I felt sick, and as a person of color in a skoolie, I would have felt stereotyped and discriminated agents. If I recognize that place when I'm out, I'll definitely avoid it! Best wishes and luck on your journey.

[@onixmoreno8642]

What would she think of me Mexican in skoolie 🤣🤣

[@TaleOfTwoSmittys]

You guys! 😢 Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your experience. You have friends and followers far and wide that are ready to help pick you up. I wish we were closer. If a flight is cheaper than a hotel, you can stay in Dallas with us while Bessy gets fixed!!

[@lueyd6267]

Kels you have the biggest and most forgiving heart of a young person I've ever seen..... God Bless and pray that indeed this will come out ok

[@mattkait9737]

OH MY GOSH. So proud of you guys for keeping your cool speaking with that lady. She judged you from the moment she saw you and is just trying to make a buck off of you guys. I hope the bus gets fixed up and you guys can get moving soon. Such a bummer to see all this unfold. Sending all the love we’ve got! ❤️❤️

[@KelsAndJay]

Thanks so much guys!! Fingers crossed it's all over soon ❤️❤️

[@watahyahknow]

in the end she still made a buck by closing the gate to keep them in a full night

[@snakecat586]

For real 😂 I’m not at nice

[@cabwaldo]

You’re bound to break down in a bus that old. But you gotta stay on it with maintenance. That bus could last another 10-15 years if you maintain it.

[@NumberJuanBus]

We love you guys and wish we could help out! Keep your heads up and stay positive ❤️🚎

[@salty6pence672]

Ha, She associated your bus with Marijuana harvesters. ie They Migrate to come in at harvest time to trim the plants.

[@johnh1001]

Hi everyone : I'm Canadian , Marijuana is legal in Canada . You can buy it at the local marijuana corner store .

[@barrylawrence7884]

@@johnh1001 weed is legal in California & a lot of other places in the u.s. too. We got the best stuff of coarse. 🤣

[@AlwaysOnLiberty]

Keep staying positive, guys! Its awesome your friends were there to help support you.

[@brigettekillion7994]

You can always request a chargeback on your credit card for the amount you think you were overcharged. Always be sure when you're disputing with a merchant face to face that you tell them that you will let them charge the card, but that you don't agree with the charges and you will be filing a chargeback request with your credit card company. A lot of merchants straighten things out on site then because they get dinged for the chargebacks, so they want to avoid the bad mark on their merchant account. Use this as your leverage to negotiate. So sorry you had all of this happen to you, but I really appreciate you showing the unglamorous side. As a future skoolie dweller I feel more prepared by looking for potential pitfalls with my bus.

[@bridgetbreitzmann4721]

So sorry for these challenges. It's true we do the best we can. You're very kind and generous with patience....you guys have sure been put through ringer

[@dianeeichenberg4579]

Hard to hit the like button when your story is so heartbreaking right now. You have all of my best wishes. If only they were made of money. Praying for you two. 😎✌🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻😎

[@JakeandHeather]

Sooo sorry this happened to you two. We totally understand all your frustrations. Its nice to see you guys overcome everything with positivity, health and good vibezzz! See you back on the road soon!!

[@cansfloatbottlesdont857]

You poor guys☹️. Keep your heads up... we’ve had about 70,000$ of damage to our house just in 2 years. Can’t deal with it anymore. Another reason why we got our bus. Hit up Badge on yt if you haven’t already. That guy can fix anything. Safe travels, sending well wishes and much love✌🏼 PS:The beer will be on us when we meet up one day

[@KelsAndJay]

Wow $7,000 suddenly feels not too bad! So sorry to hear that 🥺 thanks so much haha, looking forward to it! 🍻

[@cansfloatbottlesdont857]

Kels And Jay So sorry you 2 amazing human beings😔 Things will get better and you deserve it. Keep smiling! If every cent wasn’t going into our house and bus we could atleast do your Patreon. Still a couple months out. My cousin Coyte Cooper did a really good tedtalks video. Check it out, it’s helped me a lot

[@rhemmie2825]

I was just thinking they need Badge as well. He absolutely can fix just about anything. You can usually catch him commenting on Uncool Dean's channel, or Navigation Nowhere (Mike) and even Number Juan Bus. He has a channel here also.

[@davidlabrenz7230]

When owning a vehicle that has a medium duty truck running gear $7000.00 does not go far on a repair bill the repair costs for a bus is much higher than your average car

[@SomeTechGuy666]

Bullshit. Medium duty trucks are designed to run 2-3x longer than a pickup truck and are designed for low cost operation.

[@sarahburnett5206]

Omg I’m crying for you guys, how upsetting! I’ll be sure and avoid that place when I visit my brother who lives around there. I sure hope you guys are back and running soon!

[@al3xRuss]

What’s the name of the place? I’d like to be sure and avoid it as well.

[@debrachin273]

Hope you guys got the help you need, send you good vibes

[@KelsAndJay]

Thank you Debra!! ❤️

[@georgen4077]

I lived in Humboldt and went to HSU. These people out in those hills are the problem. Black Market cannabis is the foundation to the areas current economy, which previously had crashed with the old lumber mills. Everyone needs to eat. I'd rather deal with a bunch of hippies than the Bulgarians and Cartels that were very very apparent in Southern Humboldt. Which Campground was this? Check out Elk Country Campground, they were awesome.

[@aaronduncan3757]

Oh My God! So sorry you "landed" there. We were there in May of this year - no one was being allowed to even use the water for the dump station. This woman is an absolute piece of work. She treated our friends that met us there for a four day stay like something on the bottom of her shoe. Our friend is a disabled vet, and his wife is lovely, but they had a tent and no bathroom (so to speak). We had a bathroom in our R POD so we told the B that our friends would be using our facilities. Get out of there as soon as you are fixed. There is a person who is managing that park, seasonal so probably gone now. We love your channel and hope you can get beyond this winch and have a lovely time in California....the ducks at that place were really too friendly too. LOL xoxmary and aaron

[@brantnewlife9679]

Don’t cry Kels. You’re gonna make me cry.

[@jennieevans5465]

What a terrible price tag!!!! You both are precious.❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@WhoIsLane]

Omg I’m sooo sorry that happened to you! That lady needs to learn to be respectful how is she supposed to run a business if she treats her customers like actual garbage. I hope this all works out for you guys! Your soooo inspiring! Say hi to pippa for me!

[@_.Mack._]

i've been avoiding watching this since it premiered because it is so scary. Im glad y'all made the video so I can watch this if it happens to me on the road and I can know that y'all made through it. Man that lady was such a pill and was milking y'all. When I saw that number my stomach dropped and I got goosebumps.

[@juniperwildflowers]

Trimmigrants are migrant workers who work on pot farms. Lady needs a to get a life if she’s wasting her energy discriminating against working folks. Discrimination isn’t a byproduct of going thru stuff, it’s a root moral issue. We’re not all the same.

[@KingCreepa]

She probably thinking trimmigrants are illegal which is just her being racist. Idk why you wouldnt take peoples money if its good who cares if they live in a nice bus or an ugly one

[@KelsAndJay]

Sarah Brian-Munoz I agree, made us feel sick. When I said we are all the same I meant we are all humans and we should all have compassion for one another. It doesn't mean everyone understands that. ❤️

[@michellejett4849]

Yeah I had to look that up, Because that bother me alot, She didn't know what she was talking about at all..

[@angelaferreira5177]

Actually we are all the same that is not the point. The point is discrimination and racism trimingrants pick our food they are hard working people but the media make us to be one against others instead of fighting against the corrupted system

[@georgegently3026]

I would agree, but unfortunately this is the real world and people do judge on sight and don't have compassion for anyone except me. In fact, more people are like this than not.

[@shut0p]

You guys r literally the best. I love your videos and your attitudes so much. Y’alls channel will grow so much I pray you’ll be able to overcome this ❤️❤️❤️

[@dennislynn2955]

Put the name of that place somewhere, I want to make sure not to go there when I'm in that area.

[@ke4tud]

I agree!1 What a judgmental woman..Doesn't know or understand the situation.. If I own this place I would be bending over backwards to help you just to do so,, Breakdowns happen true but I would prefer you to be in a campground than the side of the highway..

[@vee950]

Yeah really

[@dorothyhealey9761]

I have HipCamp sites on my property and, hand to heart, you two would have had a free extra day/night from me. ❤️

[@charlies.2896]

Wow! You guys are amazing!! Hang in there! I really hope this isn’t the end! I love watching your videos! My family and I are in the process of building and you’re both so inspiring!!! Hang in there!!

[@KelsAndJay]

Thanks so much Charlie, that makes us so happy to hear! It's definitely not the end for us☺️❤️

[@GustheStruggleBus]

I am so incredibly sorry you guys are going through all of this. I can not imagine all that stress and everything you are thinking right now. And on top of all that have to deal with a woman like that... Just remember the people that really matter and are there for you like Gilligan rather than some lonely women with nothing better to do that make others feel bad. And the huge community of people that care for you very much! I know it looks like there is no way out of this one but this to shall pass, we will keep you in our thoughts

[@sandrafergueson8155]

I hope everything is better now. I would have past out seeing that bill. Hugs to ya both!

[@KelsAndJay]

thanks, yea we are all good now!

[@sandrafergueson8155]

@@KelsAndJay Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Be safe!

[@redpandabus-adventuresinlife]

So sorry guys. That sounds like a full injector set. You could just have the bad one replaced, but it time they will all go. But to get over the hump... its alot cheaper to pull the cover and replace just one or 2.

[@watahyahknow]

it doesnt say on the bill wat he did to the bus , he couldve just taken out the faultcodes and reset the bus out of limpmode , its allmost like the mecanic is covering his ass against a garantee claim

[@bebepbrandon1499]

Whatever it is that has become your choice in life for both of you, enjoy and be happy, and if on the way forward there are obstacles that were not expected before, everything has become your choice so the good and the bad you also have to be ready to live whatever the risks are, I hope you both are always healthy. From brandon in indonesia

[@sweetcup6694]

If you don't ever call out the bad eggs nothing will ever change.

[@shaziyakhan1420]

Oh no this is scary 😭😭😖😖😖 Plz dont quit I love you guys and your videos 😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@KelsAndJay]

shaziya Khan don't worry we aren't going anywhere ❤️❤️ we love making videos too much, just have to reprioritize some things!

[@cricketkosko9541]

Thank you for sharing this guys. Camp grounds need true reviews.

[@bigjay6743]

Vehicles break down and honestly there's nothing worse when it's your only set of wheels. I went through this yesterday myself. Just have to take the good with the bad. Better days ahead...

[@KelsAndJay]

couldn't of said it better myself

[@tildehagensen5933]

You got this Bessy, we belive in you

[@rhemmie2825]

That estimate just floored me and I felt so bad for you guys. Literally got teary eyed. Are you going to possibly run a little go fund me to help because I would totally contribute. Had the engine rebuilt in my car a few years ago so I know how rough that sudden outlay of cash can be. Campground lady is ridiculous charging that much with no access to bathrooms or laundry facilities. Why isn't she offering a reduced rate, or is that a reduced rate?? O.o I don't understand her attitude at all. I'm hoping things make a more positive turn because you definitely deserve some better luck.

[@virginiarivas3430]

Trimmigrants?!? How can someone discriminate against a bus. They’re considered motor homes.

[@KelsAndJay]

Not everyone understands the skoolie community! We hope we can help change that ❤️

[@magnumpi2326]

Its really bad here in the smoke mountains!

[@acoasterbro]

@@PapaElegua wow.

[@4theluvofcars819]

I believe trimimmigrants are people who come in seasonally to trim marijuana. Not sure but you are in northern California right?

[@robertbrawley5048]

They are home made and that means trouble . A home made camper being towed to a campground is a piece of j junk that the camp ground doesnt want to take on . Once abandoned by the bus owner. And no title to the bus it will cost big bucks go get rid of the eye sore

[@LittleHomesteadOnTheHill]

So sorry guys! My heart is breaking for you guys. I wish we could do more but we can’t. Sending you so much love and light your way ❤️

[@KelsAndJay]

You guys just being here is more than enough! Thank you❤️❤️

[@LittleHomesteadOnTheHill]

@James Morgan no one said they did. We are invested in Kelsey and Jay. So back off

[@dewardtaylor4192]

Good Sams is a joke that is really bad. Had a wreck on the interstate bad sam said it would be 4 hours for a wrecker to come and pull me from median with my camper totaled and brand new truck. State police said I would go to jail before interstate was closed that long. No more good Sam it is of no use. Don’t waste your money

[@danielkaz6280]

Sorry for you guys go through all this problems and I hope never happens this again

[@davidregan9872]

Our local Walmart used to let people stay all night until some people started to live there. Drugs, and alcohol were a problem also. Some people left trailers, cars, trucks, motor homes and garbage! It was a mess. There still are people with tents, and I don't mind them if they clean up. Most don't. One guy took a huge POOP, and that's when I got pisses. He did say he was sorry, and I said you could of buried it. They are starting to let people stay for 1 night I think. Stay SAFE! There's always weird people out there, and I've seen a few at Walmart!

[@janaaranda9042]

Your bus problem was stressful but you kept the faith.

[@juniperwildflowers]

So what was the mechanical issue?

[@beachlife1411]

Stay safe , was watching roll with it , now watching lot of bus conversations channel, watching from seaside oregon coast

[@MrJav69]

Trimmer A person who works processing marijuana. Plantation owners in california hire people each fall in order to pull and cut all the excess leaf off of the plant to prepare it for sale. A good trimmer may bounce from plantation to plantation earning a few thousand dollars in a few weeks.

[@LucysVanAndale]

I came across your vlog and was just blown away by your sincerity, your soft demeanor dur such a difficult time. And your words about so many others struggling more was so true. But it still is a huge kick in the gut when this happens. I absolutely love skoolies, but not as a single person. I think breakdowns would be way too stressful because i know nothing about the mechanics of a bus. So I for now am sticking to my van lol. BTW I love following Aman and Beck too. Going to watch your next vlog.

[@rootlady5934]

Great vid..i cried too when your home broke down..BUT your positive spirit was refreshing&contagious..heres hoping ALL is well and you all are continuing to live your best life..and the comadrie from your friends was heartwarming💓you all are living my dream..one day I hope to escape the city and Nomad out!!!😍💫🌟✨💓💓💓👆

[@lifeadventureswithjeremyca590]

Speedy recovery to your bus!!! Cheers, enjoy your evening and your next hit!!!!$😎💨🚌💨🔥💨🍄💨🍻💨🔥💨💚💨🙏🏽💨🔥💨✌🏽

[@worldfamouspopcorn19]

My preliminary thoughts are sensor problems maybe cam or crank. I will be waiting to see what the diagnosis is. I’m hoping that you guys don’t throw in the towel I really enjoy watching your videos. I truly think its sensor related, if I’m right you estimate will be drastically lower. Sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting your next video.

[@leroywilliams2710]

Thinking the Same..Throttle Sensor...what I am Thinking...

[@davewaters9203]

Have your bus put on a scope.it should tell u what's wrong with it and go from there

[@itsanorristhing3825]

Omg My heart goes out for you guys I love you show the good and the bad. Not going to lie give me massive aniexty about us leaving and totally turns me off Camping grounds. Who ever heard of trimmils or whatever!! Have these ppl not seen whay is going on jn the world ? Ok obviously not my bad bc she did not know there where fires! Im rambling bc Im am so upset for you! I been with you guys from umm registration fail! Fun fun! I wish there was something we could do to help! You guys are just starting out and have touch so many lives. I wish you the best and if you ever need to vent scream or cry I am always here to listen ! ❤ Much Love

[@marycasey9404]

I am so very sorry for you but I believe in miracles. I pray that you can continue your journey through the US. When things seem the darkest keep your eyes on the light.

[@KelsAndJay]

Mary Casey love that ❤️ everything happens for a reason, we aren't giving up!

[@KS-se9jb]

Well though I feel for your plight, I agree with the campground. You’re in a spot that someone else can be in. Even if there may be empty spots. If you stay in a hotel, even if you sit and use nothing, you still have to pay a day rate if it’s past check out, and a full night after check in wether you stay the night or not. This is because it’s unlikely you can clean the room for resell. And at a campground, unlikely you will get a late booking in. Even if there are empty rooms. It’s a business not a charity. 30$ was reasonable. They should at least authorize your card at the time you check in to a hotel or campsite. Meaning it’s a hold for the amount per the full stay plus more for incidentals, then AFTER you vacate they proper amount is charged to your card. It’s not the same as a restaurant where you pay after. You do have to have the funds upfront for most places you stay. Including campgrounds. The fact that you think they can’t charge your card without your permission, it’s inaccurate in this situation. You gave them your card, and usually have to sign in with a registration form that should state the agreed night rate plus tax. On the other side of it, like I said, they should have done a preauth on your card and then complete the preauth only after you have physically vacated. This way if you have any complaints, or additional charges, you can then approve or dispute charges at check out. Or pay cash if you change how you want to pay. Then the preauth is canceled instead of refunded. This is the professional thing to do. I also do feel the campsite woman needs to be better trained in guest services and learn how to properly accommodate your unique situation.

[@tom-ss2mn]

Wow thats expensive. You might have to become a trimmigrant to pay it off

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

That tow was probably $1600 for the towing plan. I know this pain myself. I blew the engine on the first trip from buying our bus 200 miles from home. But we have a new powertrain at this point. This too shall come to pass! What did they saw was wrong with it? The estimate seems high if you didn't hear internal engine problems before it quit.

[@zedwolf1589]

I agree, it sounded electrical the way it just quit.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

@@zedwolf1589 that's what it seemed like to me. Could maybe be some emissions regen issue or computer related if their bus is 2005 or newer. Didn't seem like an expensive engine failure so for $7k I was thinking emissions crap.

[@zedwolf1589]

@@allmomomosthomebus3895 It could just be the ignition switch or something that can get overlooked really easily

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

@@zedwolf1589 maybe. Let's hope the mechanics they used were honest and skilled. Mine were great when I worked with them to rebuild the entire powertrain on our bus. Diesels are definitely not cheap.

[@zedwolf1589]

@@allmomomosthomebus3895 Hopefully it's not as expensive as that estimate and for mechanics around here I've always gotten good ones but they've been expensive.

[@artoftheflatlands]

I would have put that rv park on blast. You are clearly a better bunch than I am.

[@pamrawlins4226]

Please know sending all the prayers and best vibes your way!! You guys are such a awesome young couple!! I know you got this!! Stay safe, stay happy!! Onward happy trails! 😘😻

[@KelsAndJay]

Thanks so much Pam ❤️❤️

[@Savannah_prepping1]

Once you get that maintenance bill you quickly learn engine repair to avoid I know I did since diesels don't use sparks it's was probably a priming issue in the fuel line

[@truneilson]

I hope you have better luck than I did when I broke down in Yurika. It took a week to fix my van.

[@PhilipShufflebotham]

I have had first hand experience of your situation, my Mercedes bus quit on us as we crossed from U In to Europe. Due to incompetent insurers, our recovery was delayed. The recovery guy who did come was excellent. Having to temporarily abandon our bus, we proceeded with our vacation in a provided minivan. We were lucky enough to get the same great recovery guy once more for our return journey. However Bigoted people did try to rain on our parade. But with people who realised we had jobs and mortgages plus responsibilities back home, we also met some truly enlightened people that more than made up for it.

[@KelsAndJay]

Thanks for sharing, that's amazing we're so glad you got to enjoy the rest of your trip. This is why we truly believe everything happens for a reason and always tell ourselves that in the moments everything seems to be going wrong. You never see it in the moment but looking back you always do☺️

[@Reality_TV]

OMG! That is the Gilligan bus! I JUST watched their videos for the first time! Tell Gilligan Phantom Presents Mobile Dwellings to TURN ON THEIR COMMENTS! I love their videos and yours too!

[@rickdrummond2679]

Hang in there guys, things will work out. In a long run, be strong it's just a test Good thins is coming your way God is with you :-)

[@neilfairless4589]

Jay, did they say what the actual fault was? I'm sure you and some frirnds can repair it cheaper (no labour) if you know what is wrong.

[@brantnewlife9679]

Yeah, she needed money to help with her taxes. No good will come to people like that. In all positivity, y’all handled yourselves pretty well. TFS

[@ryanchristie5349]

Some serious entitlement here! Their rules are are clear, your on their campground. ...they’ll probably never let another skoolie touch their dirt again.

[@kristianaquillen7931]

I agree completely. The same applies for hotels or would you expect to stay there for free too.

[@millieschattime9924]

This wasn't entitlement they broke down wth????? If you were stuck you would want someone to have compassion for your situation heartless ass people

[@georgegently3026]

Problem is, big things cost big money. You really need to be able to do more yourself. Garages can smell people that have no idea and the price is what they fancy, because they know you have no idea and no choice!

[@davidmaiolo]

Couldn't agree more. I'm sorry but I kinda see these two as dummies. It was probably a $8 relay that they payed $7k for because they clearly haven't a clue. How people like this ever think they're gonna take an old bus around the country, relying on mechanics, oyyy

[@morgansword]

As a mechanic myself, I do understand some of this dilemma. Its almost as much as a full rebuild and that to me is either absorbent or someone is not monitoring the rig that they drive. I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the moment of travel, but no hints of impending problems.... it has gauges so it should of let you know whether the engine is low on oil or overheating... those two are on you if you don't pay attention. I would of thought that some minor repairs could me made like oil and water are easy enough to monitor. I just can't see it letting go as its quite old so it shouldn't have that many computer problems. A price that high signals to me that the engine failed completely and that would me it ran out of one of those things or the engine is seriously laboring with the weight its carrying. I would think it should handle most of the stuff added as it carried a lot of people and they can add up to some serious weight. No indication something was going wrong means to me that some education on your part is necessary to avoid it happening again. A lot of really nice rigs go to wrecking yards because the owner couldn't fix and the shop said either pay or no play. I don't like it and most would agree that looking at this situation someone is being taken advantage of. A no break mechanic should have such karma come back on him an see how it feels. I am also gathering that with the little bits of gratuities from youtube is what is keeping you on the road and going to different places. I really think the hardest is yet to come as they will not let someone come into their RV park and make money working as dishwashers and other menial jobs that earn money while you get what it needs to run again. I do hope a go fund you or something pulls through but both of you need to get some kind of work going to keep up this adventure. I am quite sorry about your situation but it does point to someone not paying attention or someone is ripping you off. Riding in a tow truck is as expensive as getting it fixed.

[@stephaniebotfield5752]

Oh gosh my word. I’m 68 and in the U.K. I’m sssoooo glad your thinking about the World and your footprints on it. I couldn’t do it now but go kids GO... love the bus. xxx Stephanie no no don’t like the running music. Love to you kids xxxx

[@TenJ59]

You're in Ca you have a your bus parked in the camp ground. You should pay for the park spot even if you don't have the utilities.

[@brucedavidson9702]

I agree... People think business owners have endless amounts of cash.. not true! They have overhead on everything thing.... You use something you pay... She was nice enough to only charge you half price.... That's more than the repair shop did! Sorry to to say..bad things happen to good people...

[@lisabrown8219]

Sending good vibes your way! Hope everything works out!!! 🚌

[@gracecallowayable]

Wow!!! What is a Trimmigrants!!! She was really a snot!!! You guys are awesome!!! Stay blessed!!!👠🚌👠

[@MessOfThings]

When you guys run into people like this try and remember to see things from their perspective as well. All of the real problems that you're experiencing have probably been told to them many many times but were made up by other people who were trying to scam them.

[@josephszabo5748]

Aww I hope you're bus is doing better now. I can't wait till I get my ford transit high roof van to continue my journey to a happy life too

[@dhruv8571]

Really sorry guys! My god if a saw a bill like that i would have fainted! Don't Worry guys everything will be fine take care of yourselves.

[@rachelchawrun7089]

I am so sorry this happened. I hate watching you guys go through this and these people . people judge others and trim giants you can see her thoughts on others we are all beautiful people.

[@Love18wheelz]

Trimigrants ...I love it. Nice mix in the video. Transparency. I like it. Life on the road can be a rough at times. Its an exchange. Its like a covenant. Your video also shows examples of Love and compassion thru those who understand ,and coldness from those who don't and have no interest to understand. Law of the "Road"...sow the right seeds ...and the Harvest will be a little further down it.

[@somerandomyoutubechannel5816]

I have to say, it is pretty standard for campgrounds to charge anyone who comes in or stays after 2 or 3 p.m. on a day, no matter if they stay overnight or not. That's not really about you guys. That's how they run business. You are in a space in the campground, and it doesn't really matter if you're using anything or not. You are using the space on their property. Just a perspective from someone who has been in the business of running campgrounds (which btw is expensive to do and often hard to stay afloat in). This is normal practice and it isn't about you or your bus.

[@somerandomyoutubechannel5816]

To add, during Covid the place I worked went under after 47 years open because of a pandemic and flooding hitting the same year. A generational business gone in just a few short months of hardship. I hope people here hoping to boycott this place can pan their view out a bit and realize that businesses have rules for a reason, whether you like it or not, and that doesn't make them bad people.

[@KelsAndJay]

@@somerandomyoutubechannel5816 this is the exact reason we didn't want to share the campground's name. We understand times are tough, and understand why she wanted us to pay. It was more her judgement of us/charging our card without our permission that upset us. It seems like she may have learned not to be so judgmental, but we can only hope!

[@tomppi6767]

You are awsome,love to follow you,im living in Finland🇫🇮❤️❤️🤗

[@biggun98056]

Don’t worry it will all work out hate to see ya upset I get stressed over stuff like that and then it all works out you will be ok

[@donaldduck9193]

My wife and I probably met the same lady running a campground in California. We pulled in late at night in our one ton, pickup with a very expensive and large camper in the bed, pulling a nice jeep. She didn't accept campers and would not rent us a space and asked us to leave. She wouldn't even let me drive in to turn around. Have you ever backed a large camper out with a jeep in tow?

[@sail1998]

As an owner operator I totally understand what you felt that day. But prices are not shocking me anymore. I was charged over 4k in MT to get air compressor replaced on one of my trucks.

[@neilmoore3856]

That's crazy. Camps with hookups around here are 20 bucks or less. Good luck guys.

[@meeko2006taz87]

There's a fine line between being kind to the lady and being walked all over. I have a ton of patience but I would've called her on her bull. "You didn't book the spot ma'am the park is mostly empty. You admitted to charging my card yet you still expect me to ok a new charge. Did you ask me why I am here and if I'm a so called trimmigrant? There's a nice way to ask and that's asking what we do for a living. Hold your prejudice!"

[@chasebrunner]

No matter what you can do it you got this

[@omarwaqar8637]

dang that sucks, do you have a diagnostic scanner tool so you can see what the problem is for yourself? they sell them on amazon.

[@KelsAndJay]

Definitely going to get one now haha

[@jerrybrooks870]

@@KelsAndJay , also invest in a repair manual for that bus. You would be surprised how much you can do yourselves with a good repair manual and some basic mechanic tools and a diagnostic scanner.

[@eejebee]

Keep running Forrest!!

[@suedefringe]

As someone who has worked 18 plus years for a tow company I am not a fan of good sam.... I highly suggest you get AAA RV plus(premier). I work for a tow company and I pay for it for my daughter. Thats what a fan of it I am. Also, next time you get towed I would suggest you get towed to a tractor dealer/repair shop. Like a freightliner dealer or similar. They are use to having drivers stay in their trucks also. If you don't know where one is the driver of the large wrecker will know. He could probably take you there blindfolded.

[@iceman182]

Just found your channel, sorry for your situation, I live by a beautiful lake in northern Arkansas on 8 acres of land if ever this way and need a place to park with power and water it's yours for as long as you need it best of luck on your journey

[@anonanonme2463]

I was a trucker and mechanic. They spend half a day on just diagnostics and stated need for new fuel pump and other parts; charged thousands and still would not run. Then stated possibly ECM; THAT should have been checked in the diagnostics. THEN discovered a faulty relay....WTF. They should eat the fuel pump since apparently they replaced a perfectly good working one. Get the pump from them; have it tested and box it; if they won't give it to you record it and use that as evidence with their invoice; stated bad pump, replaced it and still wouldn't start; you'd win your case. THEN sue the shit out of that shop and bring in the pump as evidence. From your statement of what happened you started idled and stopped. No mechanical noises etc. My first thought is electrical; check the fuel shut off solenoid. I would then check the start and run circuit; I have no power then likely problem, that okay then crack an injector line on the pump and crank it; no fuel chec tank lift pump filters to engine; if okay then maybe pump. A jumper wire for test and bus starts you found your problem. Another thing I want to bring up and I don't know what year they Cummins fixed is what is called TDPOD - the dowl pin of death. There is a lot of videos about it; the steel pin works it way out of the block under the timing cover and destroys the timing gears and cover. Get the engine service manual and one for the bus and study it; make yourself more mechanically inclined; you save on repairs and know when getting screwed. I work as a freelance mechanic and I never made a bad call because I'd eat it.

[@richardstump4582]

Stay Positive!! You Two!!

[@SuperDutchrutter]

Really bummed to hear about the bus discrimination bit :/ Also, sorry to see the large mechanic's estimate. In the last month we've used Good Sam to get two issues fixed, one came in at $492 and the other (still in process) comes with a price tag of $12900 so WE FEEL YOUR PAIN! Keeping you two (three, sorry Pippa!) and Bessy in our prayers.

[@KelsAndJay]

Thanks Jacob. That's a bummer to hear. Hope you get it figured out soon also

[@AlyssaDeanne1]

This is one of my biggest fears 😭

[@TheSteereFamilyAdventures]

With the break downs you have if your not able to fix the bus yourself then start a list of people you know that travel also to lend a helping hand put me on the list I am not in your area now but could be when you need the help the most also pick up a D series scanner it's great for your rig. If you need any help with anything like code reading or what not let me know anyway I could help I will do my best. Much love from the steere family

[@MessOfThings]

I'm not living this lifestyle but I think a lot of these places have old policies against school buses and such because they didn't used to be converted into mobile living,