Our Alaska RV Trip -- EVERYTHING THAT WENT WRONG!!! 😩

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[@Garth2011]

Also there is Startron StarBrite that deals with Ethanol hygroscopic issues as well as algae growth.

[@EtzEchad]

I always keep some black electrical tape in case the check engine light comes on. Just put a little square of that over the light and the problem is solved!

[@kristymichael]

David Messer 😂😂😂 this is the type of repair job I could actually do myself. Love it!

[@LisaMarli]

Though do be sure to fix the problem before you take it in to be smogged. Yes, people leave the tape on. And yes they have to see the light come on, then go out. I know because our lightbulb was out! They have to pull the dashboard on our 1994 Ford Escort. So all the lightbulbs got replaced. ;)

[@Joe-cu4hi]

I always appreciate your advice! We've had several Marathon blowouts (and other Chinese brands) and after your Michelin/rim size upgrade episode we cured that issue. My backing into campsites was hit or miss until I watched you backup episode, hobo recipe was a hit! Walkie Talkies are now in our glove box. I could go on but I'm sure you see how valuable (and enjoyable) your episodes have been. Thank you both for everything!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

thanks so much for your kind post! Comments such as yours are great motivation and encouragement to keep on making videos. Safe travels to you.

[@johncnorris]

There's nothing like the joy of random road-trip breakdowns.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

+John Norris it's kind of like the joy of home ownership... which leads to joyous maintenance, repairs, property taxes, etc 😂

[@rogerd.miller1095]

We have learned that if you are going to RV in remote areas, you better know how to fix things. One cheap fix that has served us well is to carry a complete set of replacement fuses.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Great tip!

[@debpeck9574]

Love your honesty the journey continues…I’m still not brace Enuf yo ho to Alaska but 6 summers traveling with your videos has gotten me through thousands of miles with wisdom and confidence on my own 72 and still going strong with my precious little Bambi

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thank you, Deb! Yes, Alaska was the best of times and the worst of times lol 😂 we had a wonderful trip despite all of our problems. I am glad that our videos have been of some help to you. I wish you many more years of fun and adventure! Safe travels with your Bambi!

[@ghytd766]

Similar experience. When we went to Alaska, 10,700 miles total, from Rochester MN. We had all 4 trailer tires blown/replaced....furnace went out, water overflow valve failed and dumped out fresh water, propane pressure regulators failed, a breaker on the camper had to be replaced.....but it was still the best trip ever.

[@lloydkurtz5873]

We took a Monaco Diesel Pusher to Alaska. Picked up some rocks in road repair area and caused the radiator to have several leaks. $4000 later we head home. The radiator man told me to put hail screen under the motor from the radiator to as far forward as possible. From frame rail to frame rail and attach with long zip ties. This keeps the rocks from bouncing up to the fan and being shot into the radiator. The zip ties allow you to remove it when you need to work on the engine.

[@scottfarrar3441]

Thanks for sharing your adventure(s). I love it when KZbinrs share the GOOD...and the BAD! Thanks for keeping it "real".

[@bob_frazier]

Watching one bad thing after another is giving me the willies for my own upcoming RV experiences.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Didn't put this out there to be a downer... this trip was unusual in terms of the "challenges" thrown our way... just wanted to remind others to do the necessary pre-flight checks that might avoid some of these problems. Of course, a few problems were pretty much unavoidable (aging mechanical items tend to fail, random hazards, etc.). For those you just need to be prepared as best as possible.

[@bob_frazier]

Just got done watching your "Bullet Proofing" video too... wonder what the total costs of repairs was for this trip was... but I think the overall message is excellent - be prepared, and expect the unexpected.

[@jimloth6091]

I was kind of curious how far into the "Oh Crap" fund you went on this trip too. I know replacing the tongue jack alone set us back around $450.

[@vasonar]

Go for it Bob. Most problems are few and far between. But, always take plenty of rx meds, in case you have to spend some time at an unplanned stop somewhere.

[@vasonar]

You've got to go for it, don't back down. Our RV breakdown, that left us temporarily stranded, resulted in us meeting some great people, restaurants and beautiful Quincy, CA. and surrounds. Life is what YOU make it.

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

I towed my fifth wheel up to Seward AK July 2016 and I'm still here. Stuff breaking will happen; just part of the package so expect the same. I can't say enough - research, carry extra parts, discover your rigs weaknesses and think ahead, etc. This trip is unforgiving to the unprepared! Anyhow, glad you got to have a great time. I recognize the pics from around Seward. I love Alaska; it just can't be described in words easily.

[@akbychoice]

Destruction bay was named appropriately, thought the whole road is greatly improved from the 70's and 80's. I drove out in 2016 and had no issues. I just slow down in all the gravel areas and take more frequent breaks. Monitoring tire pressures and checking lug nuts frequently. Remember it's better to slow down when approaching other traffic than to get to close to a soft shoulder and get stuck or roll over. Liard Hot Springs is always a must stop for our trips.

[@jimloth6091]

Yep - feeling your pain on this. We've only camped about 12 days so far and already we've replaced a battery and tongue jack, broke a sliding door hanger and busted the pull rod on the grey water valve. We have almost as much money sunk into repairs as we do into campsite fees... Definitely getting the bearings re-packed this year!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Stay tuned Jim, I'm going to try to pull together a video about repacking the wheel bearings soon. We'll be doing ours in the next week or so.

[@jimloth6091]

Are you doing it yourself? Last time I had the experts do it. I kinda suck when it comes to mechanical stuff but being an RV'er is forcing me to get better at it.

[@18twilliams]

I must say you guys have a great attitude! It doesn't say much for airstream campers! A lot of other types of campers make the same trip without half the issues you had! OMG! The tires on most all campers come with under rated tires!Good point to mention!

[@gypsybelle4757]

And through it aaaall, y'all remain so calm and roll with the punches. Inspiring! Thank you for sharing so we can all learn from your trials and adventures.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Fuel stabilizer helps with ethanol gas but also draining the fuel bowl on the carburetor after every use. For water tank leaks, I like to use 3M 5200. It's a permanent water proof sealer that I use on my boat. Once on, it's permanent so caution is a must. I've used it on a small cut from a tree branch on my travel trailer roof. My best friend who is no longer with us, hit all 49 states in North America with a 5th wheel. He did this monumental task going through two trucks (A diesel Dodge then a diesel Chevy) and two 5th wheel coaches. A line from Forest Gump comes to mind.

[@gladuwf]

I remember in the 60's and 70's when the Alcan was all gravel most of the RV drivers wore coveralls all day because the rigs we're not all that reliable and the dust choked Alcan was hard on tires and machinery. At any time they might have to pull over and break out the tools and start working their RV. Many of them had signs on the back of their rigs "Alaska or Bust".

[@Johnwilldo]

I was tailgunner in '05 with a 25 unit caravan. One of our customers on a Sunday had a wheel fall off of his 5th wheel when several lugs broke 60 miles north of Ft Nelson. I removed the drum and drove back to the Ft Nelson NAPA and managed to get someone to open the store. as luck would have it, he did not have spare lugs, but had a brand new drum. I drove back to the disabled rig and installed the new drum and adjusted the brakes and we were on our merry way!

[@JCAJCA3]

You guys always do such an amazing job explaining the RV life. Thanks. JC

[@jacklugejr8568]

I wasn't able to see mud flaps installed on your gear the video?? Two decades of tactical transportation maintenance experience in the Marine Corps in third world conditions that make the Alaska highway look like a well maintained German autobahn. Strategic placement of mud-flaps and protective covers, placed over fragile valves/electrical components prevented breakdowns. Kudos to you and you're wife's ca do attitude and positive out look on the challenges of traveling to and from Alaska!

[@GeorgeIreton]

Well, I just want to thank you for documenting these things. We are recently retired and are only just beginning to travel with a trailer. We have been married 45 years! Sean, I hope you realize what an exceptional, patient, competent, GORGEOUS wife you have! Always cherish and protect her in the face of any adversity on the road. You are a man's man my friend!

[@telliehack2590]

I appreciate your honesty in sharing to help prevent others (hopefully) having some of those issues. BUT if it's gonna happen it's gonna happen out there!

[@bethleder7760]

As always ...your videos are exceptional !

[@tscottme]

check engine lights: sometimes they require several no-fault start/runs/shutdowns to go out. Sometimes they need several cycles with the fault to activate. So clearing the code won't keep the light from recurring.

[@RaptureMeSoon]

We are building an RV out of a Cargo Trailer. Your advice apply to our trailer. The build is so much alike.

[@vasonar]

I've felt your pain, Loloho. On our way home to the SF bay area in CA. We experienced a sheared left axle on our motorhome while driving the Feather River Highway in NorCal. And, we were towing a fishing boat, I thought we were gonna end up in the river. The California highway patrolman and the AAA tow truck driver were great. They found us accommodations, free boat storage, a repair facility and the patrolman gave us a quick tour of town and places to eat. As a result of our mechanical breakdown, we actually ended up enjoying a very pleasant unplanned stay in Quincy, CA. Bowling, strolling. movies, shopping and dining and rented a car. Yes, we made lemon aid, from the lemons that found us.

[@fathertime55]

Aaahhhh - some of the realities of RV life. Still worth it all

[@BlaneysChannel]

Y'all have handled all of that with smiles I'll give you that. Keep to the bright side. RTR.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

RTR!!!

[@corcomi]

Good thing you were able to make the required repairs.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Well beside that how was the play Mrs. Lincoln. Lol. Bearing pack is in my very near future. Thanks for the Great Work ! I appreciate the level of detail and we have used several of your ideas.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

hah thanks, I think I'll try doing a complete video on a wheel bearing pack soon.

[@BertMinten]

Long Long Honeymoon how often is that done

[@yescandles]

HAHAHAHAHA "beside that, how was the play Mrs. Lincoln" HAHAHAHAHA That is the funniest thing I have heard in a long while! Thanks for the belly laugh!

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

yescandles Thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@MikeSalsgiver]

Super video -- that's one of the things I like about you guys -- the reality of RV'ing -- love it! Safe travels, my friends!

[@KJRitch]

The plastic fresh water drain valve in Airstreams is a pain. If they don't break from just turning the small handle then they get sheared off like in your case. I'd have to cut a hole in the bottom of the fresh water Rotocast cover to get to the short hose that connects the drain to the water tank. I use food grade silicon to lubricate the valve to ease the stickiness in turning. I plan to have it replaced with a more robust valve.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Yes, we replaced ours only to have it break off again last year -- just from turning it! :O It's flimsy to say the least. Please let me know if you find a better valve.

[@Ahrobak]

you two are certainly resilient.

[@craigbowman5307]

We did AZ to AK in 2015, 14k on the TV, 12.5 on the trailer. . . i think preparation is the key. Only one blowout for us ( a Michelin on the TV), the new Carlisles on the trailer were trouble free, and no other problems really. Yes, we got dirty, yes some screws fell out, but no REAL problems. The gas Ecoblah motor ran flawlessly.. . . We're going back next May. . . want to go along ? ? ? we enjoy your videos, Cb

[@JDubyafoto]

You've got me rethinking my plans to purchase and basically live in an RV in the near future. I know it's part of the lifestyle, but those are some pretty major issues! I think I'll rent an RV at first to get a feel for it and then make a decision about purchasing. Keep the videos coming! They're great! I look forward to seeing new ones and constantly check for new releases.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

+John Wilkinson haha well this is the kind of info you won't get from the sales guy at the RV dealership. 😜This vid is not intended to be a downer, but more of a reality check. Whatever you have budgeted for an RV, maybe you should budget down 10% and save the extra for repairs and maintenance.

[@JDubyafoto]

Excellent advice! That's one of the reasons I watch your videos. That...and they're just darned good!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

It's all a numbers game; the more miles you rack up, the more chances for a problem of some sort. But you're right; you can't let the bummers spoil your whole outlook and overall great travels. Now--where did you spend the 2 weeks while your truck was in the shop? Were you able to park it somewhere for free, or did you stay at an RV park?

[@samsammy6210]

At 70yrs was looking at buying a RV. Changed my mind. Ruck, bag and lpc is now my go to buy. Btw LPC = leather personal carrier (boots). Only flat is my slap, flat, feet ! 🤪

[@aaronchase8724]

I would have jb welded over that drain plug and not worried about ever changing it out! I ALWAYS keep a couple tubes in the truck with me it fixes so much!

[@maryhamilton2053]

Kristy, great last statement!! Campers roll with the punches for sure!!

[@nml4546]

Wow guys, we just returned from our trip to Alaska and yes indeed, we had some problems mostly with our travel trailer (which is NOT an expensive Airstream). But not as many as you had (knock on wood). Sorry you had all those problems. We want to make the trip again and we've learned from out last trip and certainly from your videos...thanks

[@rudidundas7081]

OMG... could barely watch this without getting the shakes...worst nightmares come true! Incredible that you were able to get this on film...

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

haha well, when something bad happens it always makes for interesting material :D Please don't let our crazy run of bad luck discourage you!

[@philo2808]

your best vid yet, the realities of rving,its not all a bowl of cherries tanx guys.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

thanks, I appreciate your understanding of the purpose of this video. Not trying to discourage anyone here, but an occasional "reality check" can be helpful. Maybe seeing our woes will help others avoid some of these problems.

[@patjesson4981]

Over the years with a number of different rigs we've had a few problems. But we have always got home under our own power even if we have had to spend a little unexpected time doing campground truck maintenance. I could easily do without the issues but not at the expense of missing all the good times. Still planning our own 12,000 mile trip later this year (covid willing).

[@garywell1052]

Love the video 👍. Have friends planning an Alaska trip this next summer. Passing this video on to them. Lo Lo Ho …Gary & Cathy

[@ManWander]

nice video - my takeaway is this: some adventures are better than others

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

haha well it was truly a fantastic trip... it was so good that it was worth all of this hassle! ;-)

[@danhitchcock5913]

This reminds me of my survival AC system.. A wet towel or T-shirt and a nearby fan.. Living in countries without AC was an education.

[@notashamed220]

My wife and I are in our 2nd year of travel trailer ownership (we have a hybrid TT). Even though don't own an Airstream, so much much of the content you post applies to other types of travel trailers. I really appreciate all of your videos and have learned quite a bit. Letting the experiences of others shrink the learning curve a bit. I want to make the trip to Alaska on my motorcycle some day. :-)

[@notashamed220]

BTW - Your link to the Weber Grill in the above list is broken. :-(

[@judycarey9051]

From experience, I know that sometimes not getting the gas cap on tight can make your Check Engine light come on. Thanks for the silicone info. You certainly had more than your share of problems on this trip. That traffic cone really played havoic on the Airstream. Poor Seemore, but look how much you gained from this trip. It's wonderful that you two have such great attitudes.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Still our best Airstream trip! Even though everything went wrong, LOL

[@alandoesstuff.1254]

Blew three tires going from Tallahassee to Key Largo. 1st in Ocala, so went to Northern Tool and bought a spare.. 2nd and 3rd along the Turnpike Near Fort Pierce. Ended up with my wife and I, 2 large dogs and 3 kids in the pickup truck hauling butt to Melbourne to get 3 more tires and wheels from Northern tool before they closed. Kids still talk about that trip!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

LOL that reminds me of one cold December night a few years ago. On our way home from a Christmas party, we got a flat tire on my wife's car. So I changed it on the Interstate in pitch black darkness using the spare in the freezing cold. We drove another 20 miles and a different tire went flat! We were out of spares so we had to call a ride to get us home.

[@rodneysekora2897]

on my Jayco trailer in 1992 I installed 75 watt solar panel on the roof and put it in a 2500 watt inverter and installed two six volt batteries I put two new batteries this year

[@theidahodian4518]

I had watched your Bulletproof the Engine video and when you said your engine blew it startled me. Didn't realize the Alaskan trip came first.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Sorry for the confusion, yes we went to Alaska BEFORE getting our truck bulletproofed. In fact, the EGR failure was the catalyst for the bulletproofing.

[@bobmckinstry8201]

enjoyed your trip. alot of items I wouldn't have thought of thanks guy and doll.

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Dang!!! Talk about bad luck or bad timing!!! Alaska is an awesome place to visit. Enjoy your videos!!! Hope all the bad luck is over for awhile!!!

[@RED-im6fd]

wow! that's what keeps me in prayer. glad you have a positive look on things - all man made things will break. now that all is fixed i'll bet you're off to new adventures!

[@efzapp7]

Thanks for sharing the downside to having fun. I will steal your friend's saying "When things go wrong, the adventure begins".

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

haha that's the spirit. Yeah, I just wanted to put this video out there as a case study. Some of these issues could've been avoided with a little more prep. Other problems just happen sometimes! That's life... we just need to be ready...

[@WillBedlam]

Fun as always. Better to know potential problems and how to deal with them. TY.

[@Jagg61]

It is very cool to see ya'll overcome the hurdles. All rv'ers should watch the downside vids. Everything mechanical will fail at some point. All you can do is take it in stride. And be as prepared as you can be with limited space. Right after getting my first motorhome, on the maiden voyage. I seen a church marquee that said. Losers have problems. Winners have challenges. It stuck with me.

[@pauljulstrom8601]

Thank you for all your Alaska videos. It's all about the journey and we really enjoy sharing yours. 😍

[@Championcs]

As usual, guys, your vid was both helpful and entertaining. I really appreciate you sharing your difficulties and frustrations for our benefit. We'll be doing a trip from Calif. to Idaho and back this August and hope to minimize the breakdowns. Thanks.

[@Tsiri09]

I always love to learn from your videos. The scoop method of backing in is brilliant. It works with any length trailer I'm towing. I love it- makes me look like a pro.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

thanks Tina, so glad to hear that "the Scoop" is working well for you!

[@OldDog7212]

I admire the fact that none of the problems suffered made you turn around and go home.

[@davidpoole6278]

I don't use ethanol in any of my small engines. Ethanol will gum up the carburator sooner or later. Its the solvent properties of the stuff. Of course sometimes non-ethanol can be hard to locate. That's when a dual fuel generator would be good to have.

[@phonemd1]

OMG I'm feeling your pain!.........

[@olddirtbiker5088]

Good episode-it put my recent RV problems in perspective.

[@donaldtimme6923]

Thank guys. This will prepare me for our trip to Alaska next year. Looking forward to the trip but I hope we don't have as many issues as you did.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Fear not, you WILL NOT have as many issues as we did. This trip was a fluke -- we've had several trouble free adventures in our Airstream. Just start your prep well in advance.

[@JillerPup]

So sorry for all the mishaps. I have been there but I keep on camping , can't get enough :) Unimportant note: We call the concrete barriers K-rails. -J

[@824twyles]

Your attitude is so good. I hope we can handle our issues as well. Love your videos. Thanks!

[@ronaldmcreynolds7345]

Well, that was informative, but in the end, I have to say tat such a long marvelous trip to the great state of Alaska is worth the problems you had. It reminded me of the same kinds or problems that American settlers had on the long wagon trains.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

2017 AS flying cloud and up manufactured after mid March 2017 come with Goodyear Endurance tires. Very good tire from reading reports on those that know. Fit on the 15" wheels. As finally bit the bullet and got those China-bombs off their higher end rigs. I wonder, over the years just how many of those marathons blew up?

[@Prionel]

Thanks for sharing. I find it a bit disappointing to see all the troubles you ran into with your Airstream. I mean - it costs 3 times as much as my Jayco Feather 22 FB, and I've not encountered such problems over the 8 years that I've had it. I DO have to admit, though, that I don't rack up anywhere near the miles that you do - I just get it to the site and it sits there up to 2 years, until it's time to move on. So all that towing must be causing a LOT of wear and tear, as you've already mentioned in your video. Good luck with the Diesel Engine on your F-250. They last forever...

[@alaskangalb]

Oh NO! Yet glad that you got to see beauty of my home state. It always is a crappy thing to have things break down but man... such a beautiful place to visit. =)

[@Les988]

Goodyear Marathon tires are made in China. Enough said. Glad you had a fantastic trip. We enjoyed our trip even with the problems.

[@tonyanderson191]

I used to be a technician for Audi/VW.usually the"check engine"light comes on when you have a loose gas cap.

[@jeffbrodsky9752]

I'd like to thank you two for your inspirations, and education that got us on our Alaska adventure. We've made it to Fairbanks, and had one serious slide out failure that a vise grip pliers seems to work until a real fix is available. Oh yeah, had to tighten hitch bolts too. Don't leave home without some thoughts to tools. We did find your sticker at Watson Lake. Looks good.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

+Jeff Brodsky haha that's awesome! Glad to hear our sticker is still visible at Watson Lake. Now I want to get up there and plant another one. 😄👍

[@jeffbrodsky9752]

Long Long Honeymoon it was very hard to find. But, I saw a sign for a town in Alabama, and thought, it must be near here. And it was. Did you plan that?

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

+Jeff Brodsky well, Kristy chose the spot but I suspect the Alabama sign influenced her to choose that one. Wow, amazing that you found that needle in a haystack! 👏👍😁

[@paulseevers4626]

WOW!I thought it was only me that had a lot of issues. I10 coming in to Tucson and one of the trailer tires passed me and the brakes where on fire in the middle of the road. And no room on the side of the road........

[@therubbertramps4587]

This is the most real and somewhat scary video about rvlife I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the reality and walking us through this

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

I certainly never want to discourage or scare anyone, but maybe seeing what went wrong for us will help others avoid a similar fate. :O We loved our trip but the "challenges" were ongoing!

[@mssixty3426]

Wah, brings back sad memories of my own Ford's EGR valve blow-out. Fortunately, I wasn't towing at the time, I couldn't afford the repairs, so had to sell my tow vehicle (2004 Ford F250 Diesel) after it sat for a year unused. Will manage my finances and research my towing vehicles more intelligently after this!

[@necessaryadventures5791]

I am hooked on your channel. I have watched every video and have learned so much. We just bought our first RV and we have bought so much equipment as well as a generator through the links on your channel. My wife and I are both recently retired so we are excited to start our own adventures with our RV. We are toying with the idea of selling everything and becoming full time RV travelers. Thanks so much for your informative videos. They have taught us many of the pitfalls and I have learned so much. Have a wonderful holiday today. I am subscribed to your channel and we are looking forward to any new videos coming our way. Thanks again. Jay and Terry Necessary

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

thanks much Jay & Terry, and welcome!

[@Pack.Leader]

Suddenly I feel less enthusiastic about my upcoming trip from CT to AZ, by way of CO. I'm glad to hear you say those tires are awful though. I'm about to buy some so I'll steer clear of those. Even that's way more complicated than I thought it would be. I have a Class C.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

You will be fine. We still had a great trip, and you PROBABLY won't have a fraction of these issues. Our situation was kind of a 'perfect storm,' taking an aging rig on a grueling trip (and without doing enough prep and troubleshooting!)....

[@jnava121]

most places in south have ethanol free gas pump- it ruins lawn equipment and small motors so just use non ethanol if you can.

[@allanwarmflash5165]

for your generator when storing buy acan of the alc free gas its not to costly but helps and does not gum up

[@LisaMarli]

Oy. My husband backed out and hit our trash can and broke the right side mirror, right at the start of a trip. Duck Tape to the rescue. It was even in red to match the car. So yes, every one, we all have something. Don't let it ruin your trip! And thanks for the link to the cheap code reader. Definitely need that for longer trips. Though this summer is one of our shorter trips. San Jose to Albany OR for the Solar Eclipse.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

yes! that's the spirit.... we still had a wonderful trip... this video was not intended to discourage... it's just a reality check. sometimes things will go wrong... just be prepared and make the best of the situation. Sounds like you have a nice trip planned... safe travels!

[@KJRitch]

Regarding batteries did you every get the stock converter/charger changed over to a 3 way converter/charger? The Progressive PD4655 is an easy upgrade you can do yourself. This charger will provide the optimum charge for the batteries and when 100% goes into a float mode. The Parallax charger doesn't do this. I've recently had 200w of solar installed on my Airstream and had two Lifeline 6v 220ah AGM batteries since they were moved inside. Much better than the Interstates. If you go with AGMs make sure you change out your converter/charger to one that meets the charging parameters of the battery. The solar is working great and keeps the batteries top up when not on shore power. Spent 7 days at Yellowstone dry camping and only had to use the generator once when it snowed and was cloudy for two days. Even then the batteries were only discharged to 86% so I could've gone without the generator for another day as the weather changed to partly cloudy.

[@sheilasieber5117]

Destruction Bay! Aptly named. We were there in 2016 - it was like breathing concrete dust, not to mention all the rattles and rolling in our motorhome! But like you've said in your other videos - worth every minute of the trip just to experience Alaska's beauty.

[@bclaverenz1]

THIS IS JUST WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@speedyz4]

We had the same Goodyear tires on our airstream from Florida to Tx one by one started to go to a round profile The Tps save us from damage

[@allenslansky]

You deserve a medal. It also takes a good woman to not complain.

[@vwohllaib]

I'm surprised you kept going… I'd have taken the bus home!

[@mkivy]

Enjoy watching and learning....

[@LoweRider]

wow! what an experience! other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play???? love how y'all keep it positive and so informative...y'all are an inspiration! travel safe!

[@mic982]

Great video you two. We need to see these things to know what we're apt to encounter when traveling. I love your attitude to it all and as far as the Hooters thing goes - well - Sean.....you already have a very lovely mate - what R U thinking? LOL

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

LOL I think that was our last visit to Hooters. It was pretty much our only choice within walking distance. And I was joking about the food. ;-)

[@davidpoole8667]

I sympathize with you. My "black Friday" shopping last year was at a Bainbridge, GA NAPA store buying a new battery that gave out that day. By the way real good service at that store. They changed out the battery for me in the parking lot.

[@oldtexan]

Great attitude guys! Great video!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Yikes! That was a lot of issues! Thank goodness ya'll were able to resolve them.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks Cyn, good to see you here!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Thanks! I recently changed my channel name from my show dogs kennel name (ReignbeauHounds) to TexCyn RV Life. Hope to hit the road next year.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

+TexCyn RV Life I noticed the name change but recognized the pup 🐶😄

[@francesmcdonald3716]

Our dream trip is to Alaska. We are in a 2017 Allegro Bus 45 0PP. We have been warned not to do it in our Bus saying it will be torn all to pieces when we come home.. We are retired and full timers. Love your videos; so much helpful info. Yes we would have to be prepared for the unexpected.

[@zdiver1]

Last week in Arizona it was 118* so I took the asphalt temperature and it was 162* so with the trailer weight that tire was around 200F.

[@SecBarbie]

Sean - you are a smart man for wearing gloves when you do maintenance (or setup/breakdown). I think of you each time I scratch my hands doing something... and that happens every time! One day I'll be smart too! :D

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

haha yes gloves will really save your hands when doing this stuff! I always have a pair nearby...

[@damonzallar3256]

Wow! I'm glad I'm a subscriber and see all the good times. That vid makes it seem horrible! You two show great patience at these trying events, great actors? Or great direction? Maybe both haha! I really enjoy your videos, hope to see you out there somewhere!

[@kristymichael]

I think we are just quick to remember that it's just stuff. As long as we are healthy and safe, that's all that really matters. In my pre Airstream years I worked for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I spent those years working with families who were doing everything they could to help their spouse, parent or child live to see another day. Witnessing that day in and day out really changed my perspective on so many things. Blown tires are a pain, but they are nothing to get too upset over. 😉

[@bucky1996]

Kristy Michael Excellent way to put things in perspective! I work in health care also. My wife just had a kidney transplant and our plans to hit the road at the end of 2018 are still on track. Thank you for all the great videos and personal insights on your travels.

[@damonzallar3256]

Kristy Michael When you put it in that perspective, I guess it's all small potatoes, and that is the best way to look at life.

[@figuringoutfostering2942]

We are enjoying your videos as we prepare to take our first trip. We are wondering if you could do a video on traveling with your dog? We plan on taking our Maltese, Gidget with us. We love seeing your Baby Grrl when she makes an appearance. Traci

[@maxrr2609]

The good goes with the bad - live amd learn thanks for the info! MAXR