Kansas Broke Me... Emergency Tornado & Dust Storms Tore My RV Awning Off...

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 2012 Class A Coachmen Mirada named “Miranda” and tow a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot”. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2021)
*Main Camera: Sony ZV-1 with .07x wide angle adapter
*Stealth Camera: GoPro 9 Black With Mod Box
*Backup Camera: Panasonic Lumix G95
*Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 9 Black for water/action shots, rainy days & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 7 Black with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 8 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic2 Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
Music: / audiolibrary & www.epdiemicsound.com
Tara is a Tabby Mix born May 10th 2020
Opie is a Medium Hair Orange/White Tabby born August 6th, 2021
Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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[@49oldmachinist43]

I was talking a few weeks ago with my wife that we need rain here in Kansas, if only Nomadic Fanatic would visit Kansas we would get rain, thank you for your visit, we got rain, come back any time, your always welcome here.

[@jerrywestin3447]

Let Eric know when your ready to plant seed in your fields so he can drive threw town so you can get some rain! By reservation & gratuity only! 😂

[@IntoTheRiftFilms]

As another Washington native, I can confirm that we always bring rain with us.

[@jocichon1230]

Lo Eric nomadic rain god

[@jerrywestin3447]

I hear he can really bring the rain when he has a bottle of JD 😂

[@grandlakephil]

Angus is not rib meat, it’s a breed of beef cattle

[@wildhorseranch128]

Then explain "baby back ribs..."! Is it baby meat, back meat, or rib meat 🍖 🤔?

[@grandlakephil]

@@wildhorseranch128 it’s the top 1/3 of pork ribs. Spare ribs are the rest of side ribs. Not beef.

[@wildhorseranch128]

Next you're gonna try to tell me that Kobe beef ain't even from Kobe Bryant ...

[@wildhorseranch128]

@@zakksrage I heard those Kobe beefs are really well treated in that part of the world 🌎! Hand fed, brushed daily, and pampered. They must really love the NBA over there

[@larryboyle1249]

I don’t usually read comments about meat. Thanks for the enlightening entertainment. 👍

[@jeromep]

Best advice I have for your fridge is to get in to the access vent and take a look at the flame when it is burning. It needs to be bright blue and of even height. You may have to remove a cover or guard to get in there and see the flame. Some insects or spiders like to get into the burner and make a web which obstructs fuel flow. Also, fuel flow to the fridge being low can make it difficult to maintain the flame, that would indicate a bigger problem with your gas lines or regulator on the propane tank. However, running down the road and having large quantities of cross winds or air currents along the side of the RV can get in past that outside vent panel and blow out the flame. The fridge will try to restart it, but if the airflow into the fridge cavity is sufficient, it will keep the auto-striker from lighting the flame again and the fridge will go into check mode. It can be a real pain. About all you can do is restart the fridge as soon as you notice that the check light on. Ideally if your fridge is already cold inside and the contents of the fridge are also cold, you can go for a number of hours and not have too much temperature increase. I travel with a number of “blue ice” blocks in my freezer and will place them in the fridge on travel days just to help the fridge out and combat a possible “check” situation while driving that I can’t immediately take care of.

[@Tracywhited2]

You have to take weather warnings seriously. Anyone that doesn’t is a fool. And yay on the shout out for Ryan Hall Y’all. He’s killing it !! And he’s keeping folks alive.

[@yescommunitiesnorules9623]

I just heard of Ryan Hall the storm chaser and he should do a collaboration with Ryan Hall the MMA/Jiu Jitsu fighter. Maybe he can get video of a Tornado being choked out.

[@KingsAutoShop]

dont be scared be aware!

[@grandlakephil]

I wouldn’t say folks are fools, just more experienced then you storm chickens. ⛈

[@shac9131]

@@yescommunitiesnorules9623 Never will happen....

[@coleengoodell7523]

I have a tornado phobia and can completely understand why you would say nope to even taking a chance while living in an RV. I experienced many dust storms when I lived in Arizona. They are cool, amazing and awful at the same time. One hint, if you try to drive through one, it will sand blast the paint off of your vehicle. So always find a place to stop ASAP or don't drive if you can. Stay safe and God bless.

[@michelleholtzman4349]

I had been in Kansas only six months when I was in the Lawrence, Kansas tornado in 2019. I was driving a city transit bus. You do NOT want to be in any vehicle regardless of size during a tornado. If near a town park the vehicle and take shelter in a store. If you are on the open road and it is bearing down park your vehicle and find a culvert or depression and cover your head and get flat. Keep carriers available at all times to evacuate your precious 🐱’s.

[@youngraines851]

It's always wise to heed weather warnings - and thank you for showing us a real gem in Quinter, KS. Sorry about the awning but everyone & everything else and everyone is safe - so that's a blessing. As always, it's so good to see your furbabes - Opie and Tara - travel guards (one above, one below) in Freida. If you're headed to Denver on May 20-21st, you'll be headed into a snowstorm. The moisture is badly needed. Still take care & be safe out there with the kiddos. 😊😊😊 Thumbs up as always.

[@N4TNA]

I have been a butcher for the last 15 years. Angus beef is from a breed of cattle originating from Scotland and can be from any part of that breed of cattle. Not just the ribs. Not sure where you heard that from but it is not correct.

[@lyfandeth]

Four big ground screws, two big 4" wide web straps, and a 6' crowbar to snug them down. Anything less than a tornado won't bother your rig. And antichafe for the roof edges. That's how marinas routinely secure boats in hurricane season.

[@joplinrita]

Thanks for taking us along. I love the travel videos. Makes me feel like I get to see the sites too. This one became quite an “adventure” . Glad you and the kitties are ok. Sorry about you awning. Rest well tonight and we’ll see you down the road.

[@n2bigu]

in real windy areas you must put a bungie cord around the "top of each arm" on your awning. Without your awning WILL billow and unwind on the highway then you know the result.

[@jezzlynnnoparticularniche8019]

I've experienced a tornado here in Lancaster County Pa. Granted it was a F1 however it blew over a double wide mobile home. If you have a watch/warning of a tornado I too would heed the warning. Twisters are freaking scary. Bless those who experience these and other nature's fury. Always LISTEN TO YOUR GUT FEELING. STAY SAFE ERIC.

[@Roobah]

Everyone needs to sub Ryan Hall Y'all. He issued a tornado warning for Saint Louis while no one else had. I posted his warning on local NextDoor at least 5 minutes before anyone around here even had a hint of bad weather coming. St. Louis area ended up having 7 tornadoes (5 F0, 2 F1). How did local weather miss that?!!! Ryan Hall Y'All needs to be your primary forecaster.

[@patzke]

The refrigerator gas issue may simply be a chimney stack issue. Using compressed air to blow out the vent stack may fix the issue. At least it did it on mine.

[@wildhorseranch128]

Or the thermocoupler is going bad. Easy replacement 👌. That senses the flame of the pilot and keeps operating when on propane...

[@rvboondocker2559]

Also, some feedback from someone who has been with you since like 28,000 subscribers, I kind of like the format where you just chat while you’re driving! Still looking for some green screen shenanigans however, and half the subscribers probably don’t know what I’m talking about? Do you ever notice that no matter which direction you travel there is always a headwind?! We laugh about it all the time for our travels!

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

Eric, Hang in there buddy. The flat states can be harsh this time of year. As someone who has replaced an awning and lost two in storms, don't bother replacing it. Save yourself the hassle of worrying about it and get yourself a good clam or other good pop up tent and just use that instead. Put it up when you want it and not have to worry about it whenever there is any little gust of wind. Just be glad you and the kittens are okay. Oh and KOA is alright, it isn't great but just okay. Again, hang in there buddy... Pat

[@journeyintothenomadness]

I just wanted to update you from several videos back, the Rockpals video to be exact! I was able to use the codes and get my Rockpal 500 with the 120W solar panel successfully! Thanks for the review and recommendation! My hubby and I used it out on the pontoon boat to charge our phones and keep our tablet battery topped up. We used the tablet for music, plus kept our rechargeable speakers charged as well! It's perfect for us and we love it! Love your channel too ❤ 😘 💕! Oh and Ryan Hall yall rocks! Have a safe rest of your trip!!! Looking forward to ALL your future adventures and videos! Please give the sweet kitties rubs and treats for us. Until the next one, have a fantastic day!!!

[@toddmcgowan9449]

We had something similar happen to us in Montana. We were staying a small State Park and it was a beautiful day, no wind, etc. The park ranger stopped by to see how we were doing and mentioned that we needed to be careful about leaving our awning up. I politely thanked him and he was on his way. I, on the other hand thought I knew better. About 20 minutes later I went inside to get a barely pop when all of a sudden a huge gust of wind came up and ripped the canvas off the frame and over the top of the RV like yours did! I felt so stupid for not heading his advice!

[@worklessenjoylifemore]

ERIC!!!!🤚🤚🤚🤚 sorry just needed to get ur attention….you can see in ur videos where the door is vibrating….use some sticky felt pads or a little bit of door weather seal and put it on the top right corner of the screen, before you had a towel jammed in near the handle but it’s bouncing around near that top corner. Big fan btw and you motivated me to start my channel. Thanks for everything 🤙

[@pabloflaifel8442]

Small advice, I used to hook up my water like you until one day my CAMCO lead hose burst. Another camper advised me to install the water pressure regulator at the campsite water valve, makes sense, protect your hoses and filter too.

[@DavidWBi]

Better the Tornado/dust storm alerts. If you had "Heard" an "Amber" alert then you need to worry there was dookie on your bed! Good episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikelebonner970]

Ugh!! I'm sorry you had trouble in Kansas. That wind was wild to rip your awning off like that. On the bright side...you're ok and the kitties are ok. The awning can be replaced, if you choose to do so. That must have been a scary experience. Hug the kitties and take a deep breath.🤗 Be safe.

[@karenhetherington3585]

As long as you Eric, Tara and Opie are ok that's the main thing. An awning can be replaced. Stay safe Eric.👍🐾❤🐾

[@jezzlynnnoparticularniche8019]

It's such a treasure to find old time American life still working today. Heck is it call Americano? New generations have no clue but if you know anything about the old days and get to experience it. Hold onto the memory and pictures because NOT A THING or ANYONE will be forever. Forever can only be captured on pictures. Memories last as long as they/we are remembered. Just saying don't you know ☺️

[@VagabondMango]

I’m with ya! I don’t DO wind. And Living in tornado alley my whole life, makes me phobic as hell.

[@bornagainxcon4726]

I've been living in Kansas 61 years and have only been in serious danger of a tornado ONCE... The watches are nothing to sweat, only the warnings

[@monumentmom7593]

I'm off the internet for a few days and you and the kitties almost get blown away! So glad you're all safe!! And it's good to take the weather warnings seriously. They didn't set Wizard of Oz in Kansas for nothing. 😁

[@rationalbushcraft]

I am on my counties skywarn group as a trained spotter. I literally get in my car and go to the designated place for me to watch and then report via ham radio. You have to be aware and careful but of 100 deployments we might see one or two tornados and if you are paying basic attention you can easily get around them. Anyone can take the skywarn class for free. It is only a couple of hours long and will make you much more comfortable in knowing what to look for and how to avoid getting caught in one. A watch is simply conditions are possible not that it is even likely a tornado will happen. Get a few minutes of radar training and get the radar scope app for your phone along with skywarn training and you will be good to go.

[@beverly9885]

Kansas scares me too. I’ve spent some time there as we have relative ins south-central Kansas. Family members have suffered losses from lightening strikes straight line winds, and tornados. I am a California girl, and I have never seen anything like the thunderstorms in Kansas anywhere else! I’m glad you made it through with fairly minimal damage. Your rig will be able to leave the state! I do love stopping in those little towns as well. Thanks for the ride along, it was fun! I am craving a cherry cola…a real cherry soda!

[@dmaxdiesel4x4]

Fuel level issues have always been thing with ford's. My 99 and 01 both had issues with the sending units in the tank. Once replaced problems solved. I've associated it with the vehicle being run at a certain level, or being parked with a certain level for a long period of time.

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Yup, in your last video when you said either Kansas or Nebraska, I thought, not Kansas! Thank God you are okay and didn't get hit by a tornado. So sorry about the awning. We lost our brand new awning on our 5th wheel due to weather also a few years back and just replaced it last year. They aren't cheap. Anyways, I'm just glad you and the kitties are safe. Hope the rest is smooth sailing. 👍

[@bobspamail]

FYI ~ RVs make poor storm chaser vehicles. 😉 Awnings are nice but I can seldom use mine because I can’t risk it with winds over 12 mph because there’s always higher gusts. I’ve driven through dust storms and I found it’s best just stopping if you can’t find shelter.

[@renaissancepoet]

I read in an RV magazine that the number one issue/complaint/repair item in the RV industry are awnings.

[@dkhatri2006]

You handled it well! Calm and cool is the mood for traveling. This happened to me in Wyoming: 60mph gusts blew my awning off its support and onto my roof. THe entire awning [25ft] was on my roof and I had a tow truck guy cut it from my RV and remove it. I was able to continue but it took 3 hrs delay and fortunately the replacement was under warranty. Lesson learned to stop in high wind conditions, and have a sandwich :)

[@donnac.1609]

I can relate to having to talk to yourself in not too pleasant a language! When the "dust" settles and all is safe it is much a relief! Often wonder why rv's even have awnings! Such a pain to use! Have watched the automatic sensor ones and they are horrible too! One 5th wheel I watched had 2 on one side; they would go in and out all day....but had no sense of rhythm. Where I have been; Az., Colorado and Utah the wind is so erratic and wicked I have not really enjoyed having an awning. Glad you and kitties made it thru the debacle ok! The trip will get better but water shortages are messing with everything. Washington and Oregon seem ok.

[@jerrywestin3447]

😂 no rhythm on awnings.

[@pandachickenmama]

Oh Eric! I was in Ellis, Kansas at the campground over 10 years ago where the day before we got there high winds had already damaged someone's rig when a tree branch fell on it. Then the next day we had to shelter in the local restaurant/convenience store when a tornado warning came on. Thankfully nothing came about then. Stay safe on your travels!

[@bwtawny]

You tried so hard. Thank God it was only an awning. That wind could have flipped you.

[@WA7HOI]

I was going to recommend West Coast RV Recycling in Centralia, since you are headed out here to Washington, but see you've been there in the past, as they have your video at the top of their web page. Low (as in Lowrider, the owner's nickname), is a great guy and got us a great deal and install of an awning for our previous Toyota motorhome. Let me stay right in his parking lot overnight. Being a Harley guy, I'm sure he would love to see your bike. We have a Winnebago View now and live in Renton, along with our two camping kitties, Toby and Tucker. Hope to meet up with you someday out here! PS: we also tow a 2013 Smart Car!

[@americaspastortravels7536]

Glad that you are safe Eric, the same thing happened to me with the wind destroying my awning at Crescent Bar in Quincy, Washington. You should stop by your friend there at West Coast RV recycling in Centralia and he can repair your awning for you. Be well and safe travels 🙏

[@genekied]

Been there, done that - got the t-shirt as they say. Lost my RV's awning in much the same way back in April outside of Wall, SD in 50, gusting to 75 mph winds. At the time I was glad to not have lost the whole rig, lessons learned for sure. Will be watching to see what you do for a replacement.

[@kentrobinson7479]

*IF YOU GET BLOWN OUT OF KANSAS...I HAVE A HOUSE YOU CAN PARK AT IN LARMER COUNTY IN COLORADO KINDA' CLOSE TO THE WYOMING BORDER...(HAVE POWER)*

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Definitely a float issue for the gas - try adding a injector cleaner in case there's sludge around the float/intake screen. I have had some success with it sloshing around cleaning more than the injectors. Safe travels and enjoy the journey West. Good thing you are heading to the RV Parts Mecca of PNW.

[@noelleherzig]

Ya - gotta love Kansas - my car top carrier was ripped open in 35 mph winds going through Kansas. I’m glad you are safe though and thanks for the rays pharmacy tip - I drive that part of 70 all the time and there is nothing after hays so now I can find them and make the stop. Stay, safe! Noelle

[@shellbell2730]

Well crap..Sorry my Kansas was a bit of a challenge! People joke that we are boring, our state is boring and we need to go elsewhere for excitement. Nope. Our state is just as interesting in our own way, we have nice people and our weather can keep you on your toes!

[@handsonwithblg4949]

You play it safe Eric . Always watch your mirrors on your bike when stopped at a sign or a light or turning . A club Brother I rode with for over thirty years just got ran down by a 19 year old kid in a pickup truck and killed not five miles from his house . He was a best friend to me and we went through hell and back together and fun times . he was just trying to turn left after a car passed and the kid never even hit the brakes . Nothing left of him or the custom bike we built . Watch the mirror so you can always tell if you need to dump the clutch and hall ass . Jungle didn't ever take this advise . Glad all is well and safe travels to you and the kitties .

[@JonnyDIY]

Boy that old fashioned Soda Fountain at Ray's Pharmacy in Quinter Kansas was AWESOME!!! Looked mighty tasty too. Sorry about the awning, that "blows" 😉💕👍

[@KrissiCreates]

Welcome to Kansas ! Here if you don't like the weather just wait a while and it will change ! Lol ! When you were in Hays you were in the area I grew up in until I was 14. We never had tornados back there. Then we moved to the Topeka area. I thought I was gonna die the first time we had a tornado warning come up on TV. We survived that one and several more. I've only been close to 1 tornado in my 65 years of living in Kansas. That one was a mile from our house. Scary stuff. I'm glad you followed your gut and went west. The dust storms are horrible! So happy you and the furbabies are ok. Safe travels and hope you don't run into snow in Colorado !!

[@sparklej1142]

53 people died in my town ten years ago. There are so few days that are really dangerous, but when those days come, respect them. Love Ryan Hall, Yall. He is the future of weather forecasting.

[@johnmartin5394]

Most likely fuel sender, given that the gauge seems to work normal until below 1/2. Easiest way to test it is to find the wire for the gauge from the sender, then cut it and it should go to full. Ground it and it should go to empty. That will prove out the wiring and the gauge leaving the sender as the fault.

[@patzke]

Guess I’m surprised as high as you are on technology that you don’t have a camera inside your trailer to keep an eye remotely on your bike while traveling.

[@justcallmeboats]

I think that truckers hate RV'ers more than four wheelers unfortunately and that may be part of the reason that they did what they did to you. (I know this by the conversations they have on their CB's and yes I still roll with one). I'm glad that you and the kitties are safe. Awnings aren't cheap but they are replaceable. Stay safe out there!!

[@butterflySmiles2]

I would just forget about that stupid awning, somehow someway the universe would have had that thing slap another car and you'd been in all kinds of financial difficulty. I just leave it off you're never anywhere long enough to even need it. If you do get you one of them take down put up can't thanks maybe with a mesh on it so you won't be eat up with mosquitoes. If I ever get to travel again I will try to make it to race at 64 I have never as far as I know ever had a homemade Coca-Cola. Boy that was a very clean town. And I am so sorry you had such bad day but thank goodness the dust didn't take you off your wheels and put you on your side. That would have been a very bad day. Keep the videos coming it is so nice to get out of the house even if it is watching somebody else have to struggle through the labor of it all

[@jeanschultz8857]

Colorado in winter storm alert..drive careful. Hard to drive in wind..glad you're safe.

[@nancymedeiros5268]

Thats where I live too Colorado

[@windjammer1958]

Eric, I didn't read all the comments, but make sure if you have holes where the awning came off get those plugged with some silicon so water doesn't pernitrate your RV. Sorry to hear of you trouble through Kansas. I'm in Manhattan Ks. I Know how the weather can be here... good luck buddy....

[@susanstrickland6774]

Glad you were able to get away from potential tornados. Sry that happened with the awning. Looks like Opie, and Tara found their permanent riding positions, so cute. Still a good day, couple quirky things, and a visit to Rays. Be safe. 🙂👍

[@raveninavaniam9438]

I'm really glad you take storms and the weather seriously 👍👍 ....unfortunately, not enough people do !! I keep a weather scanner in my van...also one on my hip if weather is suspicious. Not to forget, we have plenty of tornadoes, yearly, here in Wisconsin......and its how I met my dog Toto.... THREE TORNADOES were down, ripping things up, when I rescued him....hence, his name , Toto ❤

[@tammiemeadows5278]

You are right, it’s just an awning and y’all are safe. However, the choice words were probably needed in the moment! I’m sure many of us would’ve said the same. Freeda sure is shining and still looking good.

[@mr.koivisto6975]

The “angus portion of the cow” ????? The whole cow is angus. All the meat is angus. Ribs included. Oh my. I mean. You eat cheeseburgers plain, I shouldn’t be surprised.

[@rktman1965]

You probably need a new fuel module in your gas tank (fuel pump-gas gauge sending unit) they often go bad these days because of the ethanol in the gas that draws moisture and then allows corrosion to happen. but maybe ford is different and uses a separate sending unit for the tank full level? That'd be nice for a change but I'm not completely sure about that.

[@kentrobinson7479]

*JUST FILL THE GAS TANK AT EVERY CHANCE YOU GET and YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY*

[@timaz1066]

We have really big dust storms in Phoenix metro. I went through that awning crap in Idaho. Not fun. It's almost like some truckers want to see if they can blow you off a latter. I used those same words. $68 sucks, KOA = keep on adding.

[@debra-vs]

Always take tornado warnings and watches very seriously, especially in Tornado Alley states. Today (May 19) Gaylord, Michigan, got hammered by a tornado.🔸 What a gem you found in Quintar, Kansas!🔸Sorry about your awning. What a day you had! Wow!

[@corgilover42]

I’m so very sorry about the awning. That’s replaceable, you are not. Glad you got through ok. Heed those wind warnings in the west. We don’t want to blowing to Oz! Tomorrow will be a better day. Much love to you and the kitties.

[@feliciamabrey4108]

Nomadic Fanatic If you get hemmed up in the middle of a dust storm pull off the road as far as you can and stop until it passes , keep you lights OFF . People might see your tail lights and think you are moving and try to follow you . Pull aside and stay alive . That is on the commercial put out by A-Dot we get really nasty dust storms here in the southern part of Arizona .

[@lkimberly2064]

7:58- could see the beginnings of wall cloud and associated rain.. 8:38- just over your left shoulder what looked like the beginning of a funnel cloud.. Glad your safe, Eric. Keep that weather awareness and caution. It probably helps you more than you know!

[@steveegbert3554]

Glad you avoided the severe weather, sorry about the awning. By the way Angus is a breed of beef cattle not part of the beef. Angus are known for superiors carcass quality. Looking forward to seeing Colorado expect more wind on I 70.

[@barbieyelxip1487]

You're not taking weather too seriously. Ryan Hall y'all is the BEST. I watch him and the chasers for hours and there's a lot in Kansas lately. Did you see Vince waleti on maybe that night? Lightning hit a tree right near him while he was driving. ⚡⚡⛈️🌪 Get radar Omega. Oh no not Hays. Ouch Sorry you lost your awning but glad you're ok. Tc. 🙏🏻

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

I owned a '86 Ford Tarus station wagon that displayed the exact same fuel guage problem. It would max out the needle at reaching down to a 1/2 tank and after I filled it up, the guage would read correctly again until just below 1/2 full. I traded it in shoftly after that started to happen.

[@FeedScrn]

Congratulations for getting through Kansas. Glad that you and everything else is safe. Lots of weather variety going on there. That was a cool soda fountain counter - at the drug store, no less.

[@femail66409]

Have lived in Kansas my whole life. Can't beat the middle of the country location. We just recently were driving through Tallahassee Florida and received a tornado warning (!) on our phone. At least in Kansas you can see the storms coming.

[@ABQSentinel]

I've seen a couple of tornadoes in my life, and that's two more than I care to. I don't know how those folks in Kansas do it--I'd never be able to sleep through another thunderstorm again.

[@satajet883]

Sorry about the awning. That sounded pretty stressful on the side of the highway with the trucks going by. On a positive note, the kitty’s look like they are doing great.

[@johnchalker6193]

dear Eric nomadic fanatic we love you very much and we understand that you lost your awning it wasn't your fault the wind did it all you have to do is get another one and put it back on if you decide I hope you decide to put it back on because the rig looks better without it and also you went through a dust storm you lucky you didn't get killed we could have lost you bro and Opie and Terra bear you know we love you guys a lot you know we just want you to be careful you know technical problems do happen sometimes and I know you didn't want us to see you getting mad so you cut out the clips of it that's okay you're a good person you are thinking of our our feelings thank you your friend John Chalker Waterbury Connecticut CC 🙏🙏👼👼💛💛

[@selena0ldenoughtoknowbette244]

You drove right by us. You need to check out Rock City near Minneapolis, KS. It is a nice little stop. We have a few electrical RV hook ups at our fairgrounds. Yes, Kansas is crazy when it comes to weather.

[@maryloucollins5451]

So glad you & the kitties are OK. A trying day indeed! But always love your optimism & how you can smile afterwards. A lot of us can take a lesson. Thx for another great video.

[@donaldbailey5576]

Pressure regulator goes at the faucet end of the hose.

[@krausearchery8749]

Welcome to Kansas. Sometimes it sucks and sometimes it blows. Home On The Range.

[@What.The.Fluff.]

😹

[@UncaDave]

You and the kitties are safe, that’s all you need! Sorry about the awning and sorry about the expensive stay at that KOA.

[@Debbie_T_FL]

Glad you’re all safe. We always fill our gas tank up when it’s just about to hit half a tank. Doesn’t seem as expensive, except the first initial fill. Maybe that would work to get an accurate reading on your gage. Safe travels 😻😻

[@mattelius]

Eric, toughen your grit man. You know RV'ing is full of challenges which includes weather, so you know its probably gonna be bad. That awning situation doesn't look even that bad so why cry about it? It's great to see you almost always smile and enjoy things but negative stuff happens and will happen in the future. Great content!

[@_R.Stone_]

he acts like a lil girl sometimes

[@cajun_and_zydeco_music]

Armchair travelers .... Eric was the one dealing with a damaged part of his RV on the side of the highway in high winds with transport trucks blasting past him. Emergency stops on interstates are almost always unnerving and potentially life threatening.

[@mattelius]

@@cajun_and_zydeco_music It's his choice doing it.

[@joycemyers9898]

If those lights were mine they'd be PURPLE!!! Safe travels Eric!

[@deborahfont8697]

Im in Oklahoma and we are getting a lot of rain, the wind is always crazy here. You never know from 1 hr to the next when hard gust pop up. We have gust to 45mph pretty much every week. It is rainy season here, bummer when the dogs need out. I do not use my awning anywhere that has any kind of wind, Ive had 1 pulled up and over the top of the RV in AZ and it was out not even 1 ft when the hurricane came through in AL and broke the arm. Im having a heck of a time finding one for my Rexhall Airbus.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

Kansas can be a stressful adventure during tornado season

[@majilique]

Upside is a great app. So sorry to hear and see the awning damaged by the wind. Hope you made it through Colorado before the snow hit the mountains and Denver. Safe journey! ~db

[@n1uno1965]

So sorry your awning got ripped up 😔 western Kansas does have some hellish winds. Glad all are well. Thanks for visiting 😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@sectortech12b8]

Sorry for your fuel gage issue, my E450 V10 hasn't done that. That cross wind in Kansas can be brutal especially when towing car, love rays pharmacy. I use KOA all the time, no issues

[@siouxpayne2043]

Opie up at your shoulders, Tara down under. So sweet that they both like being near Dad.

[@oprwiz7813]

I use 12” zip ties on the awning legs prior to hitting the road. I get them in a pack of 100 for cheap online or harbor freight

[@BeyondtheFern]

Ugh! I feel ya with the weather.... I"ve been traveling around Texas (my home state) and between the wind and the heat, I'm so ready to head north.....!!) Started watching Ryan Hall Y'all earlier this yr when I was navigating winter storms in Kentucky and Tennessee. Sorry about your awning.... I really like Frida though.... looks homey and is kitty approved!

[@sharonsteele8915]

Safe travels and yes you can replace the awning, but all of you are safe. That looked like a really nice soda fountain 😁. Simply love Opie riding above your shoulder. Priceless 🥰

[@alexcarrn28]

Stay safe. I'm so glad you take the weather warnings seriously for all of you to be aware and take precautions. So sorry you lost your awning, but glad no one was injured. God Bless you and Opie and Tara.

[@garretts91]

Try using "Tank Straps" brand straps for the bike. KZbin channel "Bikes and Beards" sells them as well as other websites. They are the same straps Honda and Harley use to ship bikes. They hold tight and don't loosen up!

[@markvanderlinde8226]

FYI full pump/sending unit just make sure you get the right one. Now days these auto store have no clue on parts. I change out 2 pump/ sending unit before I just went to ford to get the right one. My first one read backwards second one didn't the exact. The ford part guy said there 3 different one for my e350 chassis. He need the vin number to get the right one.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Oh I remember. Plus, it needs to have a separate axuilary output for the generator. I've made that mistake before as well.

[@ItsJacksonBruh]

19:45 the truck going by… who else has read the trailer?

[@terrysager1091]

Don't know how people deal with that kind of weather. Glad it all worked out--it would freak out most people, so...Glad you're safe. Loved the soda fountain! Adventure on! Summer is calling....Yay!!

[@ralphwoodard609]

Not paranoid about whether Eric? Yes you are. Take it with a grain of salt. Remember you’re in tornado alley and you should’ve probably gone further north and then west. Take care my friend.

[@johnleach740]

The problem with the fridge on gas is most likely your exhaust outlet needs a baffle mounted inside. Lazy Daze E450’s have this same problem. There is a vortex created when you are driving and it puts out the pilot light without the baffle. Talk to any good Dometic repair place as they should know about the baffle.

[@pamlefever1683]

Well sorry to hear about your Kansas misadventures but you just said the craziest thing I have ever heard. Do you want to see the kitties? HELL YES always lol! Glad you came out ok and the kitties too. Enjoy your travels.

[@Flipperwi715]

That Disaster Responder truck that was blocking your view for a moment was a sign? Sorry about that situation. Though it just seems more people have troubles with awnings than the worth they provide.

[@ansapo]

Whoo boy. I did that Western drive through Missouri and Kansas about a year ago. Winds so high, passed a Class-A completely flipped on its side in the medium ,with a guy standing with his head sticking out of the side door. Across the highway, was a Class-C - I think they'd bumped into eachother due to the wind. Cops just arriving to the scene as I drove by, thanking the good Lord I'd been delayed for 20 minutes back at the gas station.