RV Life: Jeep Breakdown and Taking Our Home On The Galveston Ferry

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[@scottbeverlyhanson4958]

My husband and I are getting ready to travel in our RV full time. I've really enjoyed watching your videos and learning about the different adventures. I'm very excited to live and learn about life on the road.... I will continue watching your videos to gather valuable information.Thank you for sharing:)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Scott and Beverly! We appreciate your support.

[@carolconnell9521]

Glad to hear the repairs weren’t too bad. Thanks for sharing! Looks pretty there.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks for watching!

[@cbktrailblazer]

All part of the RV life/experience/journey!!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

This is true!

[@RunawaywithUsRV]

Ferry bound! That was cool. Glad all fixed with the Jeep. 👍😀

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hey guys! Making lemonade out of lemons...you know the drill!

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

Thank you for the preview of the Galveston Ferry ride! We will be taking our 40ft Winnebago motorhome and Jeep Grand Cherokee on it in the future. Nice to see that it will fit with zero problems.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@ramonlicha3881]

Thanks for the entertainment. Another great video! Sorry to hear about the Jeep, but it's niece to hear not turn ugly! Always fun to watch! Safe Travels!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Glad you enjoyed it Ramon!

[@dougd9944]

Glad to see you guys, better times ahead.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@jackiemartinez7260]

So cool to see the ferry, thanks!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Jackie!

[@richardcoyle2635]

Nice video and ferry ride. Lucy and Ricky looked excited.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

They certainly were!

[@originalsixx]

Great video - Great front yard!!!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Fun episode. Made notes of all the campgrounds. Hope the Jeep is done being a pain for awhile.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍😁

[@thedavidrichman]

Nomadic Fanatic was recently at Pour Brothers and loved the "self-service" system! Also, try wash'n wax by aero systems. Cheaper than Mcguire's and super effective.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks David!

[@damselflymoldavite8145]

pretty cool!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks!

[@sherriweber7105]

Sorry to beta about your vehicle. If it hasn’t one thing it’s another. But glad you you dusted yourselves off and got back into the grind of things and you were happy about going on a ferry boat. That’s nice. It likes like it was fun. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Hope you have a great week.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank Sherri!

[@recreationalvehicle5212]

Thats awesome, we were there in October! Crazy we took our home on the ferry too

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@barbaraprovoast4603]

We were just there yesterday on a full day drive! Such a nice view of the bay and nice ride across the bay!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Barbara! Yes it was!

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

We love that area. Great video.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks guys!

[@dianabergeron7499]

We took a similar ferry ride in Ireland that was so cool!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@susansnyder6373]

Macquires is great product. We have classic car and my husband uses several products of theres.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@timaz1066]

Last year I lost a battery flat towing my Honda Pilot. So I just disconnect the Positive cable off the battery once I have the car ready to go.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Tim. We have a 12 volt hot line that runs from the coach to the Jeep. That way the Jeep doesn’t use battery to power the running lights.

[@MegaMantim]

Fo sho...One thing after another...I can relate...We muck through....

[@LyfUninterrupted]

🤜🤛

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Glad to see I'm not the only one having issues on a trip. The last one I took was the trip from He**. I drove 5-1/2 hours to visit an old school friend. I told her I needed her exact address, all she had told me was MT. Airy NC. I get to the campground, go to get up and tripped over the power cord on my laptop and it fell on the ground and broke in half so I could not get her address, her phone # was also in the laptop. My campsite got flooded out in a bad storm. I woke up and my lower jaw was infected, the hot wire on the trailer had came loose so I lost every thing in the fridge, the next morning my coffee make would not turn on, on the way home I lost compression in one cylinder so I had to replace the whole engine. I have not dared to leave the house since. :)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

This sounds like every KZbin RVing channel video bad luck video wrapped up into one. 😳

[@texasproud3332]

Nothing like these mobile mechanics that throw parts at something until it’s fixed or you give up on them also may want to get a jump pack and keep it in your vehicle so you can have power source on board

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yeah, we were kind of bummed. Not sure having a jump pack would have changed the outcome. Suspect the fusible link was weak and ready to go anyway.

[@jimbertrand2499]

Sorry to hear of the Jeep breakdown. Boosting newer vehicles always has this risk. Nice ferry ride; thanks for sharing!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Jim! Gotta roll with the punches. 😬

[@jeromep]

@@LyfUninterrupted Have you thought about moving over to Optima batteries in your Jeep and motor home. They are really hard to kill.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Not for the Jeep, but we do have Battle Born lithium batteries in our coach

[@richt2633]

Pent-up energy, that happens in Texas. Lol ...keep on truckin’ ; )

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤣

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

Love seeing your amazing sights and your precious fur babies! Love your positive outlook on life! Thanks for sharing

[@LyfUninterrupted]

You are so welcome!

[@papascateringstreetfood2173]

The waters at the ship's stern gets upset causing fish that the ship skims over to surface or be forced to the surface making the fish easier to catch.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@larryv4249]

Good episode. Glad to see you were charged reasonably for the wiring repairs. Now, for the lesson learned.....what do you suspect was done wrong during the jump start, or what would you have done if you had to do it again? Thumbs up!! (here in the Pacific Northwest that would have been a $65 to $80 crossing)

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Larry. The fusible link was corroded and weak. The jump put it over the edge.

[@imarichmultimillionaire5509]

Beautiful music in the beginning Any credits

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Kyle. We’re glad you enjoy our videos. Sometimes we forget to add credits😬

[@donnaneeley9920]

I had a car once about 15 years ago a Bonneville(loved that car) car salesman told me to never to boost another car. Learn and see so much watching you two!!!!! Love watching your gut babies!!😄😃😄😃😂😂

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@stacyrector8515]

We've stayed at San Luis Pass Park a few years ago, looks like they changed it up. We go on the ferry all the time with cars, but not our RV. Glad it was a good trip. We live near Beaumont, its fun to see people come so close to our home. We enjoy your videos so much!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Stacy! We appreciate the vote of confidence!

[@benryan9466]

Carry a battery charger with you and use your generator to power it in the case your not plugged in. In the case of no generator get a generator. Never jump a vehicle that has computer systems in it. Seagull target practice they usually wait till you wash it. Glad to see you got everything taken care of. My wife and I are now on the road full time In a class a coach currently in the Florida keys for the next month then north along I 95 to Kennebunkport Maine. Safe travels and more exciting adventures 👍🍺🇺🇸

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Ben! We do have a battery charger, but the battery was so low it would have taken a while to recharge. Normally I would have used our lithium battery bank to jump start the Jeep, but the jumper cables would reach. Safe travels!

[@benryan9466]

Your correct a fully discharged battery will only come back low amp and 8 to 10 hours of time.The issue you had I’ve seen hundreds of times. I owned an auto and truck repair center for 30 years in California. If you ever have a question I would be happy to help you folks any way I can.👍🇺🇸

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thanks Ben! Might have to bend your ear about a vibration in our coach. Ford F53 chassis is notorious for the problem. Just replaced Goodyear G670 RV tires with new Hankook A35 tires installed and have had them balanced and rebalanced by 5 different shops. Each time they balanced differently. The vibration remains. You can contact us at [e-mail] with your contact info. Thanks!

[@RVAmerica]

Sorry for your car troubles. It was a nice ferry ride. Great that they are all free in Texas. Did not know that. Lynn and Danny

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@timburton1715]

Breakdowns are just part of life... re-news the appreciation of when times go GOOD 😊 Glad 😁 repairs weren't to outrageous... enjoyed the video... you all be living my dream.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛 Thanks!

[@MsShellMel]

I've been on that ferry many times and always enjoyed it. But the one from Long Island to NYC .... OMG ... I was told I was an ugly shade of green when I drove off that one! LOL I thought it was SO COOL that you guys ran into Brian and Michelle at LivinRVision! How cool is that?!? I need to find more youtubers like the four of you!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We've been to Manhattan many times too. Always wanted to take the Statin Island ferry. Brian and Michelle are a lot of fun.

[@martyh4777]

The mechanic experience regarding your Jeep puzzles me. The mobile mechanic failed to do any diagnostic it seems and the shop fried your new alternator. It's odd that Chrysler/Jeep would hide the fuse link requiring all the work on the drive shaft and chassis to be able to replace it. Really odd.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yeah, I kind of new that the mobile guy could only do so much, but we were in a pinch. Hoping against hope. I confirmed that the OEM harness has the fusible link at the starter connection. Odd for sure. At least Now I now that the front drive shaft and transaxle crossmember needs to come out if the starter ever fails. Silver lining I guess.

[@littlerascal6112]

Great video. Thanks.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you!

[@everintransit4240]

When the Jeep was jumped was negative to the frame? Putting the dead vehicles negative on the frame avoids starting through the alternator circuit.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Yeah, I always make sure to connect the negative lead to a chassis ground lug. Sometimes fusible links melt due to corrosion. I'm guessing it was on the verge of failure and the jump start pushed it over the edge. Why Chrysler designed it to be so inaccessible is baffling.

[@dboggs7744]

@@LyfUninterrupted we're looking at tow cars (flat tow). Would you buy a Jeep again? Suggestions?

[@michelleelsdon4650]

So nice to see you both smiling even with a slight change of plans with the breakdown and the flock of seagulls, lol. 😊

[@LyfUninterrupted]

😁

[@shelleydetects603]

The birds are eating the fish that get chopped up by the propellers.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍 Also, someone else said birds learn that boats toss scraps and by-catch off the stern.

[@martyh4777]

My wife and I took that ferry a couple of times. It's a nice & enjoyable trip.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@mjo8856]

We are in Galveston now. Did the Ferry two days ago and drove to Crystal Beach and had ice cream! Did the overlook on the Ferry and saw several dolphins. Flying back to MT tomorrow. Safe travels!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed your time in Texas!

[@benpuariea451]

Gal-bolivar ferry- can take up to 3 hours-medical passes override- you were lucky...hopefully trip back was good-

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We were very surprised and fortunate to not have to wait. Thanks for tuning in!

[@donnaneeley9920]

Fur babies ha ha !!!!😇😇😇😇😊😊😊😊

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@jimjackson1087]

Gentle reminder. The micophone works even when you are not looking at the camera. Get more views of where you are at.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

🤔🤣

[@fordracer1415]

Have a niece that lives in Angleton I was there two years ago. Went helicopter hog hunting with her husband. That was a blast Thanks for sharing.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@WILDEBILL308]

Ferry rides are fun. Did you see any of the dolphins?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

No Dolphins for us.

[@WILDEBILL308]

@@LyfUninterrupted To bad, normally almost always see them when on the ferry. It beats paying for a boat tour to see them.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

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[@jeromep]

Ferries free of charge! Not in Washington State. You should come north and island hop a bit up here. I believe that Washington runs the largest ferry system in the U.S. and the ferry rides are always an experience, especially for a tourist. You can get lunch and a beer on board.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍😉🤜🤛

[@lonesomedovefree1429]

I noticed in the shot at the back of your coach the roof ladder. Is that a modified extension at the bottom of it or was that original.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi there! The ladder extension is original.

[@deuce1606]

Your "mobile mechanic" is a parts replacer not a true mechanic. Glad you were able to get a real mechanic to get your Jeep back reliable.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍🤜🤛

[@michaeldewitt2226]

CHEERES WE ARE TRYING TO GE TO ALASKA BUT ITSEEMS DIFFICULT

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@wanderlostrvr2582]

What year is your jeep? Nowadays a $10 part translates to hundreds in repair costs. Nice fix.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

It’s an 05 with 165000 miles. Still runs great!

[@wanderlostrvr2582]

@@LyfUninterrupted nice. At first I thought it was newer. Love Jeeps. But I recently bought a 99 Expedition 4x4, 165k, for my overland build. Putting in a new timing chain now. Loving it so far 🤭

[@GENgn48]

Love you guys so much. Love your videos & adventures! You’re SO lucky to have each other! & A traveling companion you can depend on! Contd happy travels! 👍😁

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍❤️

[@rustykatt3870]

Hello... please check "motorhome dot com" regarding vehicles that can be towed. We just checked, and we could not see Jeep Grand Cherokees being on the list as being able to be flat towed on the ground. Trailer Life- good to check that, as well.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Ours is a 2005 with Quadra-Drive 2 transaxle and can definitely be flat towed.

[@rustykatt3870]

@@LyfUninterrupted Great, excellent! 😀

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@michelmichael8957]

Was the jump the reason you had this issue ? Trying to jump start the jeep?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Michel! Yes, the fusible link melted as a result of trying to jump start the Jeep.

[@jamesbivins6592]

the reason birds are following boats is because props churn up lots of food. lol

[@LyfUninterrupted]

🤜🤛

[@shaneelsdon6356]

Hey sorry about the jeep, We know that ferry ride,🤪 lots of dolphins when we crossed.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hey guys! We probably missed the dolphins. Too busy being enamored with the ferry😁

[@rustykatt3870]

Hi. Sorry to hear about these frustrations 😟😞. Could you get a car trailer/dolly and put the jeep on it for travels? You are not the only ones to have difficulty with a vehicle that they are towing (pulling). Other rv vlogs/KZbinrs we subscribe to are also suffering through this issue.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Rusty Katt! The recent issue with our Jeep had nothing to do with towing it. We’ve towed it for more than 30,000 miles and have only had 1 issue related to towing. Everyone we know has gone away from using a dolly as they are simply too cumbersome. Thanks for tuning in!

[@rustykatt3870]

@@LyfUninterrupted Thanks, and we look forward to watching many more of your wonderful travels. 🤗

[@LyfUninterrupted]

👍

[@rustykatt3870]

@@LyfUninterrupted 😀👍

[@judit1783]

Sorry for the mess you experienced can get a craft into space and cannot make a car that last, go figure! Brian, what is that on your lower face??

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Forgot to wash my face..😬

[@michaeldewitt2226]

Hi from kauai,what happened to kimmie?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi there. Who’s Kimmie?

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

So amazing guys. How can I donate?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Hi Doug! Thanks! We appreciate you tuning in. You can buy Lucy and Rikki a treat by visiting paypal.me/LyfUninterrupted.

[@okeythomas8001]

Ok who else paused to go get p.f.d. ?

[@LyfUninterrupted]

It was odd that we didn’t get a safety briefing by the captain.🥴