RV Driving over Hoover Dam | Jeep Towing Issue | High CA Fuel & 55MPH Limit

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We sure didn’t expect to get to drive our RV over Hoover Dam! Nor did we expect to get our RV and Jeep inspected by Dam Security. We also did expect to have to park so far away and detached the Jeep to drive to a closer parking lot. We didn’t expect to have to pay $40 to enter the visitor center! And lastly we didn’t expect to be blown away by the Hoover Dams size and beauty! So many incredible features for its time and era of construction!
After leaving Hoover Dam we head to California when the gas & diesel fuel prices are sky high! So we made sure and filled our RV & Jeep up in Arizona! Plus we learned that RVs towing an auto or trailer or more than 2 axles can’t exceed the sped limit of 55 MPH!
And lastly we notice the Jeep tires chirping when entering the highway after a pit stop and I inspect what’s going on.
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[@WILDEBILL308]

Here is a suggestion for pads under the jacks. I made some wood pads out of 2'X 14" planks cut more or less square with a layer of 5/8 plywood glued and screwed to one or both sides. I added straps so they were easy to move around with my awning hook. I would have moved the coach enough you weren't trying to bridge over the hole the jacks had made. You might make it a habit to clean any dirt/rocks off the top of the jacks. Remember they can come off going down the road and hit your jeep. I have pictures if you are interested.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@lynnemac1402]

Wow Hoover Dam was incredible, thanks for showing us xx Gabriel waving at the cars so cute xx

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@thomasm.7058]

Thanks a lot for the other view of a nice life and by the way your kids are so cute and Gabriel waving at the cars...

[@davekerns2686]

OK to offer a suggestion? Don't underestimate the use of checklists. Your drive train problem would have been avoided if you had used a fuel stop to go over the list, one for the MH and one for the Jeep. Takes just a few minutes, as you demonstrated. You just never know when those darned things are going to pop up. You can make as many 'checkable area' lists as you need, as everyone is different. Happy trails!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great suggestion! Yes we welcome ideas that will make this life easier. Thank you 😊

[@unmikm]

My travel partner towed his Jeep over 200 miles with his transfer case in 2h without any ill effects. My jack blocks are made from 3/4” oak flooring. I made them twice the size of my jacks. I cut the flooring and put the strips of flooring together at 90 degrees with the smooth side out. I attached apiece of rope to each one to help with retrieval.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great idea! Thanks

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Hoover Dam is amazing, and large. Loved crossing it, and was surprised on how low the water was when we visited.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Someone else said it was very low as well. Thanks for watching

[@TheRoadsWeRoam]

If you ever go back to Hoover, get in touch with us! I was a federal police officer there for years and could give you a few things to look for that most tourists miss! Did you stop off and walk across the bypass bridge? There are high walls on the walking sides so you don't have to worry about the kids stepping off the sidewalks into the road.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That would be great! Thanks! And no we went over that bridge but didn’t stop. Maybe next time.

[@leroybrown7757]

..i know (🤔) i've said it before but, y'all's kids are going to have such golden irreplaceable memories of your families journey and adventures.. thank you loftis family again for sharing ☮️&🌱 's

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@davidbedwell3865]

We have a 40' Diesel Pusher & I keep several different lengths of 2×6 Hickory boards which is one of the strongest hardwoods. Has saved me numerous times when needed. Had the same thing happened to us in our gravel driveway. Don't go anywhere without them now.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wood boards is what I’ll do! Thanks

[@kathym6969]

Wow..I never realized there was so much you need to learn while rving.

[@Leigh_Belula]

Beautiful shots of the dam, great dam tour :).

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@randybarentine5762]

I cut a 2 X 10 into nine inch squares and put three together for my levelers. Solid and strong and gives you a few inches extra so your levelers don’t have to extend so much. Great video and enjoy following y’all. God Bless and safe travels.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you! That might be what I do!

[@HayesHumbleHomestead]

We can't wait to make it here. What a fun experience!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

It’s definitely a must see! Thanks for watching

[@NewHorizons2020]

My husband cut boards to make a pad for when we need a pad for our leveling Jack's. He said that he feels safer with wood boards than plastic. Lol. We carry them in our back compartment.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wood seems to be the majority with other viewers as well. Thanks Susan!

[@CoastieCastaways]

Highly recommend installing Snap Pads on your jacks. They are amazing!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks I’ll check them out!!

[@TheShootist]

highly recommend HWH leveling airbags for any Class A.

[@LivingTheGoodLifeRving]

Great video of the Hoover Dam and welcome to California

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@dougd9944]

LOL, I've seen it overflow.. Those were our Inlet Turbines generating our electricity. Yay :) You guys are great.! Thanks

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That would be cool to see! Thanks

[@dougd9944]

@@LoftisPartyofSix I have 2x4 blocks for my jack pads. 16"×16"

[@RonInAVan]

I made my pads with 2x6s two oneway then cross with two more 12” square and screwed and glued with a handle I made four of them. Then I put them under the The levelers and so far they have been working great.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great idea! Thank you

[@shawnsmith3335]

I don't know if it's his age, his personality, or a combination of both, but Chason seems to be both the most fearless and the most inquisitive of the kids. This was a great video - filled with all kinds of useful information. Thank you!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Layla is actually the fearless one! But Chason ain’t far behind! Thanks for noticing and watching! We appreciate that!

[@bertone6996]

The best thing to eliminate any problems is to tow any 4×4 on a treiler. Period!

[@novamom1962]

I love y’all. Great Vlog. Great parents. ❤️

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks Deb!!

[@rvdogfl]

Wood blocks work the best for me under the jacks. I pick up 4x4x8 and 6x6x8 at a home improvement store and cut them into blocks. Hoover dam is so cool.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wood pads seems to be the winner. Thanks

[@rvdogfl]

@@LoftisPartyofSix 4x4 and 6x6 lumber works best for me 2x12 or 2x8 split on me if not flat.

[@dougduncan5223]

Cool video. Nice shirt Michael. Safe travels and God bless y'all

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

One of my favorite shirts & states 😉! Thanks Doug!!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Dams are fascinating! We went to Bonneville Dam a couple of years ago - found it very interesting and super fun to watch the fish swim up the fish ladder. I CANNOT believe they charge to get inside the visitor center 😡

[@toddentingh4449]

Welcome to jeeps. They have a linkage that gos bad and known for that. Also for the Jack's have a cup pad that locks on them and then use level block under that.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@robrob31295]

We stack the same legos as you have in our Motorhome 😁 couldn't believe how soft that dirt was couldnt tell with the tires but those Jack's sure sunk..hope the jeeps ok..hugs🤗💞

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

It was a good 4-6” deep.. thank you

[@lifetimedreamvideos985]

When I had my 40' DP, I always put 4' x 12" planks under the jacks before leveling. Even with that, once, it pushed a board down into crushed rock on a friend's rock driveway. It keeps the jack bottoms clean. However, the board bottoms needed to be swept off before stowing in a basement compartment. So many little things. My departure and arrival checklists kept getting longer and longer. However, I did reach a point where I didn't run into further problems, so it was worth it. Mistakes in those behemoths are expensive. Once, I started to move my motorhome from one campsite to another in the same park, so I didn't run the checklist. I forgot to retract the big awning on the right side. Fortunately, someone stopped me. It would have been just like in Robin Williams movie "RV". Anther time, I stopped a big motorhome leaving an RV park. He was about 15 feet from ripping off his TV antenna, which was still fully extended. We have to watch out for each other.

[@renoflames]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@Bob-nw5rx]

Maybe your front or rear locker engaged somehow, allowing the wheels to spin free going down the road in neutral, but chirp going around corners?

[@AuntieAnn]

I used to have a Jeep that I always had to futz with to get it in and out of 4 wheel drive. It must be a thing 🤷‍♀️ Hoover Dam is beautiful, and seeing the baby waving at passing cars was adorable

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@airgun1974]

@@LoftisPartyofSix same thing with us, 3 times in the past year 2012 rubi. pretty sure that's why their check list when towing is to test F and R for 5 sec :)

[@esthersjoyfuljourney1218]

Use a thick piece of 2x8 wood to level your motor home. You will need 4 pieces. One under each leveling Jack. We love your family. May God keep you safe in your adventures. 💕

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you so much!!

[@AmericaBound]

Hello from New Hampshire!! 👍 👍 👍

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

👋 Hi!!

[@geraldkoth654]

When dad and I were building our house in 1950, a dozer operator who dug out our pond had worked on the Hoover Dam. They had D9 Cats on the face grading it before concrete was overlayed. Nope not me. I keep track of all my towing miles and fuel usage. That 55 MPH dropped my mileage from almost 10 mpg to 8 mpg.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wow! That’s crazy! And yes I noticed going slower also hurt my MPGs

[@Lacci916]

I love y’all’s accents I’m from Tennessee so I can relate.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@Lacci916]

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM you are so welcome

[@bud1412]

We have Snap Pads on our class A and they really work. Lot larger foot print.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@kevinjohnson6911]

Always check that the jeep transfer case is in neutral by putting it in gear to see if it tries to move. I towed mine in 4W when I thought it was in neutral with the transmission in first gear for less than a mile before my wife saw the tires smoke from the engine locking up from being spun in first gear at forty mph. Warranty won't cover this. My insurance did cover it. New engine, clutch, and cats cost $13,000. I now have a 2015 wrangler with a 2019 engine.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Oh wow.. yes I definitely check it now by placing it in gear! Glad the insurance company fixed yours! Thanks

[@HowlingFunRVAdventures]

Even with issues, rving is better way of life. At least that's how I feel.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Agreed!

[@raymondschneider5217]

Ummm, so glad y'all got out of CA without more issues. I've seen other suggestions (re: the levelers sinking into the desert sand) of snap pads; sorry don't know anything about them. But, a couple of ideas popped into my "old" head: 1) find a slab of a "baby Redwood" and use that, or, 2) get some 2x12 or 2x14 slabs to use under the levelers; that MIGHT help. Regardless, enjoying your trip to the southwest! Y'all Be Safe! The fuel price sign, surprised the heck out of me!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@Thesaltymedic36]

3/4” plywood marine grade. One sheet and cut some 14x14 squares. Screw a strap to it to slide them out when done. Or rope. Linkage on the transfer case probably needs lubed. Plastic bushings develop slop over time. Just do the D to R with the T case in N to confirm it’s really in N. Great video 👍🏼

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the ideas!

[@pkuptrkcub]

A friend of mine uses old field plow discs to put under his levelers.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That’s cool 😎

[@TheLightPainter52]

I use pressure treated 2x12 wood for jack pads. Inexpensive. Get an 8' 2"x12" and cut in into (6) 16" or (8) 12" lenghts. Now you have a base that is over 4 times the area of you jacks alone. Plus you can easily stack them for extra leveling height. Dan

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great idea! Thanks

[@truckingmadeez8741]

Use tractor disk blades. I use it all the time on my toy hauler. Draw back they are heavy but guaranteed you are not going to sink

[@brianw612]

Jeep is a fine vehicle, with one major problem, the same problem a Ram has... Its a Chrysler.

[@gregmacklem]

I told a Wrangler 4 down as well and it is a pain getting out of neutral sometimes. Roll forward or back a little helps and turning the Jeep on and putting in drive then turning it back of can help. Don't force it, there is s plastic bushing that can break and then it will be stuck in 4wd. As for your transmission, get the fluid changed for piece of mind.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yes I agree! Thanks 😊

[@gregmacklem]

@@LoftisPartyofSix One more thing, I have noticed that when the transmission is in Park and the transfer case is in Neutral, there is a warning on the dash that the vehicle is not in Park. I take that as an indicator that the transfer case is in neutral since the transmission is clearly in park. But I feel for you, I always have a little fear of not getting it fully right. On the Jeep forum I am on, a guy said he towed his Jeep 7,000 miles with the transfer case in neutral and burned up his transmission.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yikes.. So far ours is shifting good and no signs of problems

[@gregmacklem]

I wouldn't worry just yet, that guy towed many times that way. Get your fluid changed and my guess is it will be fine.

[@mtevilone]

Go onto Blackstone Labs in Fort Wayne Indiana.They will send you a sample bottle they can analyze and price is very reasonable. They can determine if they is excessive materials in the fluid. I did that for my diesel engine in my 200,000 mile pickup. It came back great so I spent the money to bullet proof my 6.0.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Awesome!! Thank you

[@kencarolynriggs9311]

I might suggest you take a broom or brush and clean off the dirt or sand off the leveler before you retract them all the way up. Otherwise you might develop a problem with your levers.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@joanieminton5609]

For our Class A, under the jacks, we use a piece of wood that's 2 X 8 and about 10 inches long. Course, ours is a 35 foot...a bit smaller and lighter than yours....and we even have a piece of wood, crack every once in a while....We probably will need to have a piece of flat steel on that piece of wood, when we get a chance.... In that soft desert soil, your jacks, just went down, like it was mud..

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yes wood is an option.. thank you

[@SFDearing1]

Cut you some pads from 2" x 12" framing lumber....come handy for all types of situations and cheap to make.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@JimKesterson]

Had a 32ft Journey and that thing would break any plastic leveler I put under it and most 2x material. Finally found some discarded pieces of micro-lam beams and used those. I want to say they were about 2 inches thick and close to 12x12. Heavier than those yellow bricks, but they never broke.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@dowen1511]

2x10 plank one foot cut off 10x12 works solid even on wet grass and any soft surface , don't use or try concreat stepping stones they break and crush. And they are heavy. With the wood you can even park the motor home on them if need be , If your in a soft ground area, so carry 6 one for each wheel or each levalier , I just put mine in a small size square milk crate works grate , get fir or ash wood though white pine can crack along the grain. And if you wanna be really sure you can screw some 1"wide strips of steel (3 even spaced) on one side of them across the grain not with the grain you can get all of it at lows or home depot etc. They sell steel strip with screw holes as well or get solid stuff and drill your own . that's what I recommend they will cut the metal for you as well if you can't.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the info!

[@dannyixoye262]

When I was your children's ages, back in the 60's, I lived in the Las Vegas area and my folks took me and my brothers and sisters many times to Hoover Dam. The tour back then did not cost much of anything and you were taken all the way to the bottom where the generators are housed and so much more but now the dam is commercialized like so many other things today. That road that crosses the dam once was part of Hwy. 93 that bridged Nevada and Arizona. There was once a line in the middle of the road in the middle of the dam that showed the state line and you could stand in both states at the same time. I didn't see it in the vid so I'm thinking that it may now be removed. It was by far a better place to visit back then. Now they have that stupid bridge that was put up only because of 9/11 and you can't see anything unless you are in a semi or perhaps a class A if it sits high enough...glad I don't live in the area anymore. Way too many people and people drive there like they do in most of California...crazy fast....By the way, you can see that same 10 minute movie at the museum in Boulder City and it won't cost you anything...

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@CoastieCastaways]

We also have the Camco large Stabilizing Jack Pads, Item 44541 from Amazon

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Great! Thanks

[@LivingTheRVLocaLife]

We drove the hoover dm with the 45fter it was so bad we blocked both sides of the road lol the gaurd said we can go but boy was that a hoot lol

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wow!! I bet that was a hoot 😁!!

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

2x12 wood...drill hole put 1/2 rope with a knot on one side makes it easier to pull out:)

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you

[@tomsaffel8134]

This solution is very versatile. You can use 2x12x15 boards to not only get the bigger footprint on soft ground, but also you will find times where you cannot level the coach with the jacks, and you need to put these under the tires and the jacks. You never want either front or rear wheels off the ground when leveled!!

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

@@tomsaffel8134 lol...forgot the 15 part but you got the idea and didn't even think of their leveling potential:) 2 birds with one stone I like those:)

[@marcusstewart4890]

Good morning. About your leveling problem. I have a 40 foot Fleetwood discovery, I got the red Anderson buckets for my coach and as much as I like them they didn't stand up to stress of the weight that I put on them. I believe they were made more for trailers and fifth wheel rv's. So save your self some money and don't get those. Stay safe.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Ok thank you for that info

[@Jumpingoffthecliff]

I’m curious about something. Our first, and only, RV is a Newmar Class A that we absolutely love. I’m wondering what you think about the class A versus the fifth wheel? Thanks for your videos.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

We would never go back to a 5th wheel after having the class A! We are able to travel faster and the freedom the Jeep has given us to explore is also life changing! With our big 1ton truck we couldn’t really explore off-road locations and was limited to only Highway attractions.

[@LateBrake54]

I made blocks out of 2x12. I bolted 3 of them together and put some eye bolts and a string on them. But the footprint is still only 12x12. I always use them and have never had an issue but I not sure it would have worked there. I have a Journey 32

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Good idea! Thanks

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

love your baby maker..LOL

[@kimbergeron6061]

My husbands father hooked up a Chevy Vega (which was absolutely a great car to us) and failed to take it out of 1st. He was waved down (took 3 attempts by 3 different people, yeah, laugh) to tell him his tow car was on fire. Oh well, rest in peace now.

[@henryford2736]

You were correct. Hoover dam was closed to all traffic after 9-11. They made big changes since then.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That’s probably why I thought that. Thanks for confirming.

[@mamacitaypapacito]

We have a motorhome and we use the yellow one, sometimes we have to double them up.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yep I’ll check those out! Thanks

[@stevecarney3141]

Maybe move forward off of the original hole made by your levelers. There are large pads that work great as well

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@Kingsleykrewvlogs]

Hoover dam looked like a Dam good place to visit 🤣 We also woulda skipped the $40 and watched a YT video. That's called clever parenting. Ha ha. We did that a couple times when RVing up thru the guts of Australia.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

😆👍 thanks for watching

[@JimClarkLumpyArms]

Some may not agree, but I dump my airbags before engaging the jacks also. I can't tell if you did, it is a lot less jack travel.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

I do the same.

[@054018]

Wow, you guys are so close to me. Welcome to expensive California haha.

[@thecampingtrucker1448]

Dang I remember coming down that road with 50,000 pounds of steal on the flatbed before the bridge was there.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yikes

[@UberManTampa]

Yeah the jacks will go into the sand. Get 2 pieces of 4x4 wood, maybe 18 inches in length, glue them together and use them. Then put your plastic ones on top and you're all good. Zip tie the wood together too

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@ResQmomKim]

STALL MATS! We use pieces of stall (horse stall) mats. They're about an inch thick really hard rubber, you can cut them how you want them.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@ChiefsGirlSince1989]

Lived in Vegas for 22 yrs never went on a dam tour.

[@danielwieringa7664]

Did you pull ahead from the holes the jacks made? Although the plastic blocks did help raise the coach, the blocks look like they sunk back into the holes, which isn't good for the blocks or the stabilizers themselves when one of those blocks cracks.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

I filled the hole in with dirt before placing the blocks on it.

[@juliushalmos3531]

That’s why when I tow my jeep I put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in neutral though I have a five speed. I hope you did not break the parking tab for park but it probably just bound up a little in the transfer case. The reason for not being able to flat tow any car is because the oil in the transmission does not lubricate the bearings when the motor is off so when you put your transfer case in neutral the transmission is not spinning when rolling down the road

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you 😊

[@stevest.martin3940]

What bike rack do you use? Any problems with the bikes rubbing or hitting the Motorhome? Invest in a set of SnapPads they work great.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Not sure on the brand but got it at camping world and it’s been great so far and does not rub on the RV. Thanks

[@jc1417]

That is so depressing. I had a winter condo in Vegas in the late 90's with a boat in a huge marina on the lake which is now a dry inlet. The water level is so low):

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Wow.. I wasn’t sure how low it was or what the average was but from your comment it sounds very low.

[@dubcoco1]

Remove shifter console, clean and lube the linkage and gates. Clean and lube linkages on transmission and transfer case. The shifters should move smoothly and positively settle into the gates. I would NOT call the dealer and inquire about what happened. They will put that in the vehicles file and as soon as something happens to the transmission, You caused it, warranty VOID! Wait to see if something happens and then bring it in knowing nothing about it. The levelers, always pull forward or rearward to solid ground then put your mats down. Try not to set up on top of the holes the jack feet put in the ground. I have buried mine pretty deep also. The thich rubber mats are awesome. You can also make your own with 2 layers of 3/4" plywood cut in 16" to 18" squares (wider for more soft soils). Glue them together to make one thick plate (1.5") then coat them well with a water-proofing material for long service. Happy Trails and ATB!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thank you so much for all the info and suggestions!

[@elwoodmr]

Look up Snap Pads for your leveling jacks.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@harlandfazardo799]

Could the Jeep baking system been actuating. I have an airforce one and it uses the air pressure on the coach.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

No I don’t believe that was the problem

[@raymondschneider5217]

Me thinks, I'd use a couple of 2x12's (or thicker, if poss) as a base, then the orange levelers; dessert sand can be VERY soft (think "sinking"). True, it would add weight to what you're hauling, but, it would provide a better base for desert camping (espec the size of your rig), IMO. Only a suggestion (mine)! Enj'd the tour of the dam! Y'all Be Safe!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the ideas!

[@joaquinalvaradosr1657]

It looked like you just put the orange plastic pads on top of the hole you had already created. I would have moved up a couple of feet and then put those pads down to avoid bending them in the middle. Also, as stated by another viewer, snap pads are good for a wider foot print. They are expensive and you might still need to add a base if the ground is very soft, but they do help to keep from damaging the cement or asphalt when you put them down (in case you want to put them down to open a slide in a rest area or parking lot to get something that is not accessible with the slides in [diapers LOL]). I really like our snap pads. I didn't like the price but because we aren't full time, we like that we can put our jacks down and not damage the cement in our RV garage. Also, on the jeep. We tow a full size RAM 2500. I always put the transmission in D and R to test that the transfer case successfully went into neural. This will also let you know if the transfer case just by happenstance slips back into gear. I also ask my wife to make sure the tires are spinning as I move the rig a couple of feet before we start towing. My biggest fear is ruining the transmission in our truck. It was our tow vehicle for many years for our fifth wheel. We now use it as a refueler for our Class A because we have a 60 gallon tank in the back. It saves us a ton of money because we get fuel in town as opposed to the freeway truck stops; though it takes three trips to fill our rig (150 gallons).

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the info!

[@parrishfloyd5684]

What about 4x4s side by side? If they are around 24-30” or so? To keep the levelers from sinking.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks

[@Graygeezer]

Those fuel prices mean KEEP OUT!

[@jamesrichardson3766]

Snapp pades!!!!!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

I’m not sure it would have helped in this situation but maybe it would. I’ll look at them again. Thanks

[@chrisludwig9783]

Those stabilizers almost went to China 😁

[@kassenklein]

Regarding shifting your Jeep’s transfer case. I have a 2011 JK, manual transmission & a 2019 JLUR, automatic transmission. Shifting the manual’s transfer case is easy, obviously. I just depress the clutch. However, I experience the same issue you have/had with the auto trans. I’ve found the transfer case shifts smoother if the Jeep is slow rolling. This allows the trans to sync into neutral without much force. Of course, owner’s manual directions should be reviewed and followed.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the info!

[@thecasualrver]

Big Foot 15X15 jack pads. Well worth the price.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Awesome! Thank you

maybe its possible that pas to some obstacle that with some vibrations made move the gear enough to put on some gear without any moving look if you put some cup with water at some table and you punch it on the table the glasses move until be near of the table and fall down correct? so maybe some kind of this kind vibration made it so next time using some block fixing at some near fixing point to avoid of the gear to moving and change and engine some gear and etc...

[@dachshundsecurityforce1704]

Be careful forcing the transfer case back into 2WD after being in neutral. It is a cable attached to a plastic fitting on the transfer case, and you can brake it. I have, and it is $1,000 replacement plus labor. Rock the Jeep back and forth while transmission is in neutral, and it will go back into 2WD easier.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Good tip! Thank you 😊

[@parrishfloyd5684]

Hoover dam was cool however I’m with y’all about the charge for the visitor center. What a shame.

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

changing lanes channel about a tds rv fuel card got to have !!! also RVlove channel

[@ntaft0904]

Wow Missouri I am in Missouri also. I never would have guessed you call Missouri home solely due to your wife's accent. Texas or down south maybe. Anyway I have stumbled across a couple of your videos and enjoyed watching. Loved it when you caught you son waving at the traffic. A motorcycle rode by waving at him so out of pure southern hospitality he waved back. Curious what part of the state you call home. I will try another guess. No information to go on just a guess. St. Louis for some reason. I'm in the Branson area. Safe Travels.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Glad ya found us and enjoying the videos! Actually our home base is just east of you in Ozark County. I grew up on Bull Shoals Lake and Laine grew up in Ava.

[@ntaft0904]

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM Glad to meet you neighbor. It’s definitely a small world. If your ever in the Branson area give us a shout. We have some acreage here at the house and host members from Boondockers.com. I have several sites fixed up with water, electric, picnic tables and a fire ring. We enjoy RVing ourselves but the wife still works so until I talk her into retiring we are throttled down to travel on her vacations. Lots of fun and educational things for you and the kids to do here. I will continue to live vicariously through KZbin until we can do more ourselves.

[@bobshaw4063]

I went to Las Vegas several years ago & went on a bus tour to Hoover Dam . The ticket included a tour of the power plant . I rode on an elevator down inside the power plant on a narrated tour . It was very interesting to learn how it was built which took many years back in the 1930's . Construction was 24/7/365 days a year . The bus I was on the inspector did the same that you experienced as well . Are ya's coming back to Florida this winter ? If sowill you be coming to the west coast ? I live on the west coast close to the Gulf of Mexico NW of Tampa about an hour depending on the timeof day & te traffic . I don't live far from Tarpon Springs home of the Sponge Docks & not real far to Clearwater / Clearwater Beach& St Petersburg . Please let me know . Thank You ! Did ya's get to see Lake Mead ? Do you have snap on pads for the feet of leveling jacks ? Do ya's belong to Harvest Host ? If not & if you want to learn about it The Motor Home Experiment has loaded a YOU TUBE video that is approx.33 mins long . They have a class A & tow on a dolly a FORD Edge . They full time in their RV . They are Lorena & Paul Charron .

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

We don’t have Florida on the list of upcoming trips. And yes we have Harvest Hosts and used it several times. We’ve enjoyed it. Thanks Bob!

[@bobshaw4063]

@@LoftisPartyofSix Thank You for your reply . Your welcome . Happy Thanksgiving to all of you . Are Ya's making Thanksgiving dinner in your motor home !

[@kevinf3861]

If the steering wheel doesn't return properly it can chirp the tires until it's back on track...

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That could have been it! Thanks

[@fourtogo8033]

FYI, the visitor center at the Grand Coulee Dam is free. It's also small, but your kids will probably enjoy it. The dam tour, however, isn't worth the time it takes.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Awesome! Thanks

[@Paul.Douglas]

Way late to the party. I use 2x12's in a couple crossed layers. So far, so good.

[@pkuptrkcub]

I just paid $1.96 at Sam's Club in STL today.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

That’s awesome!!

[@mrsgbracing6012]

PUT YOUR SEATBELT ON IN CA $$$ and some CHP will give you a cellphone ticket for that camera. Transfer case will sometimes not disengage just from what you see on the stick. You have to check it even after using 4WD and going back to 2WD...drive it and you can feel it if it is still in 4WD. Slow roll your Jeep to engage/disengage/change transfer case when you are having a little trouble with it. Use pieces of 2x6 for your jack stand pads.

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Thanks for the info! Yes I test my transfer case every time I hook up to the RV now.

[@mrsgbracing6012]

Loftis Party of Six - weROAM After using your four-wheel-drive you will need to check it also when going back to 2WD. While turning, you’ll feel it hop if it’s still in four-wheel-drive. It’s also a good idea if you haven’t used four-wheel-drive in a while to put it in 4-HI and drive it for a few miles and then put it back into 2-wheel drive. It gives a good coating of fluids moving around the gears and your fluids, well...fluids.

[@darrylt5300]

I live in Calif. and not to many trucks or RV in tow go 55MPH including me with my 5th wheel LOL

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Yeah I seen many not going 55. I typically went close to 60 but didn’t want to push it in California

[@darrylt5300]

@@LoftisPartyofSix Me too tickets are to pricy, I tow at 62 to 63 MPH in Calif. and 65 to 68 MPH in other States I feel safe with my one ton long bed truck at those speeds

[@UberManTampa]

It is VERY advisable to follow the laws in California. The fines are astronomical

[@TheShootist]

just leave and never ever come back. California is an organized crime (democrat) racket.

[@EMo5ive]

Scott McCloud - LOL. You literally just described the current White House resident and administration, which I’m sure you know is Republican.

[@TheShootist]

@@EMo5ive you're reading too many dime novels. Trump is a vainglorious real estate salesman from Queens and a Reality TV personality, who slowed a long trend of an elite oligarchy to "manage" the American government for their own aggrandizement. that recent candidates for President have the last names of former Presidents isn't coincidence. Trump doesn't' charge $5.00 a gallon for gasoline either.

[@sonyamilamrollins6698]

Nice! Are you on "real" time of the videos? What date was this one taken?

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

This was mid October so we are a month behind.

[@TinaRice4]

Oh My Goodness! I almost threw up when I saw the price of gas in California!!! WOW!!! I live in Texas! Where I live the price of Regular Gas is 2.19/gallon!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

😆 yeah it’s ridiculous! Glad to call the Midwest our home!

[@malleryyancy4071]

I always look forward to a new Vlog😍😍😍Happy Monday! I am so grateful for your family. It has encouraged us to buy our RV, which we did this weekend!!😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Awesome! That’s so exciting! What did y’all get??

[@malleryyancy4071]

@@LoftisPartyofSix We got a 2020 Keystone Montana 3855BR😊 She is beautiful!!!!

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Oh I bet it’s incredible!! We are so excited for you guys!!