RV Life: Stressful time trying to get camper out of the shop | Fulltime RV Living

[@LizAmazing]

Let us know YOUR epic camper repair story!

[@LizAmazing]

And we hope you can get out to a campground soon!

[@sethadams4871]

Interesting body language, now that Paul wrecked the camper, he’s got the death grip on Liz hand 😂

[@glenncox3986]

@corey Babcock I agree 100%. That should of been tested by the repair guy after putting the wires back together and before them leaving the shop. A rookie mistake for sure. Worse yet to cross thread the water hoses and just leave it like that without testing is totally incompetent. I hope the repairs they cannot see hold together but I would be very skeptical. What parts did they have to wait weeks for? Some sheet metal and square tubing!

[@Idratherbeonthewater]

Here's another tip. We took our 2017 Solitude in for the recall on the microwave/convection oven. Grand Design is having service centers put a metal plate behind them because apparently heat from the convection oven can discolor the wall behind it. ANYWAY...the tip is to always make sure the service center LATCHES the outside vents back in place...ours flew off onto the freeway because they didn't AND they don't make the black shiny ones like ours has anymore....so we won't have matching vents unless we replace both and the new ones aren't as nice looking :-(

[@alanshaw4655]

oh man, i got a good one !. brand new 2021, 18rd, sunlite classic. the day i went to inspect it WHILE SITTING ON THE DEALERS LOT !, i pointed out, that the rear steps ( rear door entry ), was mounted wrong, and not allowing the door to close/seal at the very bottom ?. the sales man says to me, '' oh..its because the trailer is not level ''. uh huh..so i say..ok..fine ( dumb move..i know ! ). i get home with it a few days later, level camper, WITH A 4 FT LEVEL MIND YOU !. side to side, front to back. all level. open rear door, fold down the MorRyde steps, right off the bat, same problem. i make a phone call to the dealership ( 1 1/2 drive away from me ), explain to him, same problem with rear door and steps, he tells me to take some pics, send them to him, and factory. i did, i get an email back from the factory, they say '' MAKE SURE THE TRAILER IS ALL LEVEL '' ?..WHAT THE HECK !!. ( i sent maybe 20 pics to them, detailing what the problem was, and how to solve this ). Couple days later, the factory tells me to take it to the warranty repair all the way back up near where i bought the camper ( yep..you know...the place is 1 1/2 drive one way ! ), i get there, explain to them, here is how you fix this, the fold down steps DO NOT have the correct bends that comes over the thresh hold, and the steps are hitting the rear bumper edge once folded down, and not pressed against the outside of the thresh hold at the bottom. they take notes, 2 weeks later, they call me, say come pick my camper up, its fixed. i make ANOTHER drive back up there, and what do i see ?, THEY SHIMMED THE DOOR FRAME OUT OFF THE CAMPER BODY, ABOUT TWO TUBES OF CALKING TO FILL THE FRAME GAP !!..OMG...I WAS MAD !!. i go inside, soon as i walk in, they ask me how do i like it ?..lmao. oh i went off on them, i said..its not fixed, you need to get the salesman over here...RIGHT NOW !. He shows up, stands there in front of me, TRYING to tell me, its fixed, when i can still see that the door wont close, and seal correctly ?!. now i start to get a tad mad, finally i just say ok, time for me to hire a lawyer. i get home, very first thing i do is go on google review page, and lay it all out ( pretty much like i am doing here..lol ) next thing i know, the salesman is calling me ( with his number blocked at that !..lol ) telling me he is going to sue me for posting lies about the google review ?, I SAID...BRING IT BIG BOY..I'LL OWN YOUR ARSE ( a nice word there ), and the factory as well !, real quick like, he changed his tune to me..lol. HE KNEW WHAT I POSTED WAS THE WHOLE TRUTH, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH !. i did finally fix the steps, all it took was putting a different brand of steps on my camper, yes, it was at my cost, THERE WAS NO WAY IN HECK WAS I GOING TO DRIVE BACK UP THERE, AND TRY TO GET THEM TO COVER THE COST...EVER !. So, BEFORE YOU LEAVE ANY REPAIR SHOP ?..MAKE 100% SURE EVERYTHING WORKS THE WAY IT SHOULD ?..OR YOU WILL GET TAKEN FOR A RIDE !.

[@MissJenni_ISO]

Pretrip upon picking up from a shop is a lesson we learned also. We picked up our motorhome after being in the shop for a couple of days. We got to our campsite. Hooked up and then needed to visit one of our two bathrooms. I went in the back one and told my husband, "hey thanks for leaving that little gift behind in the toilet... I'll flush it for you." He said he didn't do that. We both realized that the shop used it. So from now on we will tape our toilets shut.

[@LizAmazing]

Whoa! That is so not right. Argh!!! Thanks for the tip about taping it shut!

[@Justthe2ofUs843]

Watching the washer spin is sometimes more interesting than some of the stuff on TV today. Happy you are back on the game.

[@LizAmazing]

Well that's the truth! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend.

[@jeromep]

Liz Amazing is much better than anything on TV.

[@richardharvey3104]

We were lucky. When we clipped the back of our camper, the repair shop fixed it better than new. Of course we only did $1100 dollars of damage. That was 4 years ago and no new issues with the repair. Since you recently damaged your roof and the rear corner of your rig your might want to get a tractor trailer driver to give you some lessons.

[@LizAmazing]

OK so check out those videos you mentioned. The roof scrape with something where we saw the tree and didn't realize that it was sharp enough to cut the roof. We figured we would just brush by the branches. Sometimes I think people look at our headlines and don't actually watch the videos. Sounds like you had a similar situation with tail swing, glad that it was only $1100 worth of damage. Stay safe out there!

[@blujeans9462]

Who comes up with these endings! You two are made for each other. :-)

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much! We are so glad to have you with us.

[@snookrookie]

We are full timers for years.you guys sure make our lives feel much better.

[@Maltmeister1]

My heart goes out to the 2 of you for these camping mishaps but your calmness,keeping level headed and not playing the blame game is what stands out. Happy to hear solutions were resolved and you both were on your way to better camping day ahead,God Bless and live Amazing.

[@dkhatri2006]

They know you are a "famous LizAmazing KZbin Channel", so they showed you much respect. I hesitate to think how they would treat a "regular customer" that doesn't have 38,000 subscribers. It goes to show the lack of professional checkup on repair work in this industry. Thankful they listened and did complete it. [PS - I'm the guy with the slide out story, and the awning that flipped in Wyoming!]. Happy Camping!

[@LizAmazing]

Hey there! Yes, that is a good point. I'm sure it didn't hurt that they knew we have a KZbin channel. Thanks for watching and for your comment. If you haven't seen it yet, here is our latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLco2yYmt6geLM

[@donaldtharp]

Thanks for sharing your repair journey. I love that the one repair turned into 3 and you were kind enough to share it.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Donald. We love having you on our team!

[@catspaw3815]

Very funny you guys. I'm waiting for the sequel: 'The Dryer'

[@LizAmazing]

Oh that will be a good one! Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great weekend and we will see you in the next video.

[@susan7627]

@@LizAmazing looking 4 a Motorhome...small ...don’t wanna tow my r-pod

[@susan7627]

Sequel to Dryer🤣🧐the washer🤩

[@danielueblacker9118]

It is nice a company backs their work and wonderful you were as understanding as you could be in this.

[@mgv00]

I love the KZbin sticker on the back of the trailer! Great self promotion. Really good tips in this video and I’m so glad that the repair shop came through for you.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks about the sticker. We got it about a year ago. When a headlight went out, someone on the road put a comment here to let us know, how cool is that? Glad you enjoyed the video and we hope you enjoy your weekend.

[@Stormtrooper70]

I definitely feel your pain. Both of you handled the entire situation with such Grace. I know I definitely could not handle that as well as you both did. God bless and happy travels ahead and may the future be trouble free.

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so much for the love and support!

[@livinthegoodlife846]

Thank you Liz & Paul for all the information about the repair and the need to check things out before you go and then to stay close as you discover other things that may have been affected. We have not had any repair stories yet, but when we do we will let you know!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Randel! We are so happy to have you on our team! Can't wait to meet you in a campground someday.

[@Julian-do7bv]

When we got our first washer with a glass lid I watched a whole cycle washer and dryer both lol

[@abyk.r.7855]

Glad you're back in your rig and it's fixed. We got ours back last Thursday. Total repairs so far in our 2021 ceder creek 371fl: half bath sink faucet replaced, rtv radio and dvd unit replaced with wires going to left speaker fixed as it was wired wrong, front drivers ground Jack replaced, front black tank flush fixed because the backflow valve was installed backwards originally, dinette slide adjusted, vent fan in kitchen lift motor fixed. Mater bath toilet bubbles up gases, they couldn't figure out what was wrong as it didnt do it there and stopped for a bit once we got it back so figured it was a clog that got dislodged while traveling but now it's doing it again.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, sounds like you have been through a lot with your brand new camper. Hopefully everything is good from here on out. Wishing you much happy camping!

[@lizhartel3740]

When we purchased our big bunk semi, we spent 3 weeks driving around from state to state getting her ready for work. From lettering, to computer systems we need for work, custom seats put in, all sorts of stuff. (Of course, one just can't get all the work done at one place, that would be too easy). This entire time we had beautiful weather. Once finished the truck, we head home so we can get our trailer and resume work. The morning we wake up just 200 miles from home, it was raining, outside AND inside. YUP, major leak in the roof. OMG!! So, turn around and head 550 miles to the builders and have it looked at. Something in the roof caulking was not completed correctly. It sure is now!! Just glad we weren't back to work and try to get back there for a look.

[@kseger1970]

Love watching your adventures and hearing your stories. Your outro was hilarious:)

[@LizAmazing]

Oh thanks so much! We are so glad to have you with us. See you in the next one.

[@jsteele42378]

Glad you got everything fixed ! If it had been me I would still be calling them for sure. God Bless you both.

[@lmcburney]

Those are great tips! We've experienced many trips to the repair shop in the less than two years we have owned our Class A. Some were bigger issues than others, we used at 3 service shops for different issues. The first was the dealership shop where we bought the RV. Second was the service shop that originally installed our solar. The third was a national chain we needed to use when we were on a trip. They all made mistakes and mostly they try to fix them as best they can. We have been blessed with good service, not perfect but willing to re-do or revisit the problems. All of your tips rang true with us from our experiences.

[@cappyair]

The ending of this video got a good chuckle out of me.

[@telcobilly]

Very informative video. Being a minimalist myself (lived in a sailboat, semi truck sleeper, converted utility shell, converted 6'x12' cargo trailer, small home in the Philippines), I like the freedom of a small easily managed rig that can go anywhere. I'm considering the Kimbo truck camper right now. My sister and her husband sold their VA home and are living in a Tiffin motorcoach now.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, smaller is better like a truck camper. Happy planning!

[@rvnut1133]

Excellent tips folks, especially about being flexible and staying around for a couple of days just in case....Great planning.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks, glad to have you with us! See you in the next video!

[@judynickolaus4255]

I must say I am impressed with Blue Dog RV. We helped our grandson buy a 5th wheel, in fact it was just like your previous one, from BD. They allowed him to keep it in the lot for two months until the financing was done and he could find a full time place to live in it. So glad you can be back on the road. If you come through central Oregon come out to Camp Sherman RV park and say hi. We could probably find you a spot if it isn’t a weekend, or after Labor Day weekend.

[@Maidendg]

Happy to hear your repairs are finished, that was a good idea getting the washer connections fixed while you are hooked up. I just love the funny ending you put on all your videos.

[@goleafsgo8496]

Great upgrade to an in-house washer and dryer unit you are going to love it. When we were first married we were able to purchase our home but unable to get a washer and dryer immediately. It was kind of a date night as a young couple with limited resources to travel to the coin op laundromat. However it aged very quickly and was super excited to get our in house units asap. Little disappointed your repair shop needed that last 1/2 day it seems to trial and verify there workmanship.

[@rickrich7325]

So glad y’all are back on the road! Looking forward to new videos. Love your funny endings!

[@krissabo1905]

So glad you finally got your home back! Hope you were able to enjoy your time in our BEAUTIFUL North Idaho!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes! Such a wonderful area. Thanks for watching and we will see you in the next video.

[@leslie476]

I'm so glad to see you guy's back home on the road. As usual a very informative video. Thanks again for sharing your journey.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Leslie! We are glad to have you with us.

[@m2c2treks]

Love your humor at the end of your videos! Glad you are back on the road.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! We are so glad to have you on our team. Hope to see you out here!

[@robgarret8402]

Glad that everything worked out for you guys. You guys have had quite the the experiences so far this year with accidents. You have shown such patience. Safe travels you two. Thank goodness for insurance!

[@LizAmazing]

You got that right! We are definitely looking for just a little bit less adventure than we have had lately. We will see you in the next video!

[@scottforrest2097]

That last shot was fantastic. Made the whole video!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Scott! Glad to have you with us.

[@astrodb4487]

Glad you're back. Enjoy.

[@samuelcollie2050]

I don't have an epic travel trailer stories. Almost all of the minor repairs needed over 12 years, I did myself. Just a couple of trips to the dealer. One comment though, new trucks (as I am sure you know) have fuses for everything. I had an instance where my trailer lights were not working. Turned out to be the fuse in the truck. Always something to learn. Take care.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, it is always something. In the RV life I guess that is just the price of admission. Paul and I were just talking yesterday that unlike living in a house, when goes wrong with the RV you generally have to take care of it right away.

[@takagienterprises]

I have to learn to have patience like you folks.

[@karenraabis5296]

Thank you for sharing this story! We are new to RV living. We have a much smaller rig but still the problems happen and it is always nice to hear your calm way you handle everything

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Mesmerized by a front-loading washing machine! I love it!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mickalgabler6198]

You two have a very positive view on the repairs. Great job!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Mickal! We are so glad to have you on our team. See you in the next video.

[@fantabulous70]

Your endings are so funny! I'm glad you guys are back in your home on wheels!

[@LizAmazing]

thank you, and thanks for being on the A-Team!

[@SpykersB]

😆🤣 your endings, how do you guys come up with this stuff! Glad your all put back together now. Paul, it would be smart to go pick up a couple of shut off levers and in stall them in your front garage bay, the passenger door side bay, look up at the ceiling in that bay you’ll see the washer lines run right there. Thats were we put ours. Cheers 🍻

[@LizAmazing]

That's great advice about the shut off levers, thanks so much! Glad you are liking our endings, we are having fun. See you on the road.

[@joarthur3897]

Just purchased my 26' RV. Moved my RV to park on a Saturday. (Monday) Everything sat up, level front to back & top to bottom. That afternoon the wall next to pull out & bedroom,by window pulled apart. Approximately 3 1/2 feet long. The following week another wall pulled apart. Only about 8". I went to dealer, thru their shop, also thur jayco. So far they have left me hanging. I will be able to take to shop in September.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no. So sorry this happened. Try to find the Jayco page on Facebook, Twitter, etc and tell your story. Don't be rude or point fingers. Just tell your story. They most likely will accelerate your claim and take care of you as soon as possible. Good luck.

[@quagmyer7230]

Glad you are back on the road, You kept a cool actitude through the mishap, aceepting that things happen is a major part of avoiding stress. Good luck and happy camping!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much!!! We love having you with us! See you in the next video.

[@pilotlaura4838]

I’m glad you guys are back!

[@ttiiddyyy]

Infinite patience and good humor. Glad you're on your way finally. Happy Trails.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Mike! Hope you are out here camping this weekend or next.

[@dmb107]

Great video. I'm glad it all worked out for you guys. #1 don't pick it up on a Friday! I don't own and RV but my home owner experience on my dishwasher installer... first discovered they reversed the hot/cold connections. The next day, the dishwasher didn't drain...because they didn't punch out the disposal plug as instructed, next day found the dishwasher insulation in my entry closet, that should have been installed underneath. Yep, it's called life. You guys are an inspiration with your patience. Thanks for sharing!

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Danielle, great to hear from you! Yes Friday is definitely not a good day to pick it up from the shop. For us, it was on a Thursday. If we had had to pick it up on a Friday, we would definitely made sure our reservations extended through Monday or Tuesday just in case. So sorry you had an epic time with your dishwasher. We appreciate you!

[@brya104]

I don't know if you guys enjoy a cocktail but after hearing and watching what you went through I had one for you just in case you don't. My 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express microwave halfway fell out of its brackets on my second camping trip with it to Cherrystone Campground in Virginia. The RV place I bought it from told me to wait till the end of the season when everything else goes bad and bring it in so they can fix it then. Needless to say I had to fix it myself. There were other things that went on it that I had to bring it to the shop for. I'm happy to hear that you had somewhat of a better experience getting your camper fix. But I did what you guys are doing I let other people know how I was treated at that RV place

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my gosh. Paul and I laughed out loud reading your comment. Thanks so much for the big smile! And we are so sorry to hear about what happened to your microwave.

[@christineormsbee504]

you guys seriously NEED a pre-trip checklist, always always check lights, signal lights and everything before leaving, we always check pin, make sure everything is locked, check tires, make a list and make it a part of your travel day routine

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Christine, thanks for the reminder. We do use a checklist and will do better next time.

[@garycurtright1104]

You explain everything so well. In our motorhome, the hitch was high compared to our explorer so the dealership put a 5,000 lb rated step down receiver to put the hitch at the right height. We were headed south from Sarasota to the Keys. As we were crossing a bridge in Port Charles I noticed our towed car going right and left. The step down receiver had sheered in half leaving only the safety chains connected to our car. Luckily the bridge was 3 lanes in each direction so we straddled two lanes. The slight grade slowed us down and on the other side of the bridge was another grade and on the shoulder was the deepest cut shoulder warning that I'd ever scene. Working the two together enable us to stop without causing significant damage to the car or motorhome. Port Charles RV had one step down receiver left which was solid and had a 10k lbs rating which I bought in a heartbeat. We made it down to the Keys, stayed the month of February, at $3,000 a month lot fee and had a great time.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness, how scary. Wow, sounds like you handled it right or else it could have been tragic. Glad you still got to go to the Keys. How fabulous! Thanks for watching and see you in the next video!

[@lorial72]

I love your ending! Thanks for the chuckle. Always love the info you two pass on.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! We are glad to have you with us.

[@dennysisk6260]

Glad to hear you guys are back in your camper and got everything taken care of.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much! It feels good to be back on the road! See you in the next video.

[@TheBandit7613]

Glad things are back to normal. Lessons learned.

[@LizAmazing]

Indeed. Thanks for your comment.

[@TheBandit7613]

@@LizAmazing I kind of mean, for me! I have come very close to hitting things in the rear when it swings out. Only luck has saved me. Luck is not reliable!

[@RVIntoRetirement]

Good tip to stay nearby. We too just picked our coach up after 6 weeks in the shop and had a TPMS system installed. We left the area on a Saturday and found it was wired wrong and not working. I was able to temporary fix it but it would have saved me some aggregations. A tip for you is always check your lights every time before you roll. If your still in Idaho we are in McCall ID.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, we typically check our lights but were not perfect this time. We are gone from Idaho but certainly enjoyed our time there. You live in such a lovely state!!

[@lisantica842]

I don't have an epic camper repair story, I live vicariously through yours and you don't disappoint!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Lisa! We are glad to have you with us!

[@ashscott9108]

Our brand new travel trailer refrigerator didn't work on shore power for months. We finally took the outside cover off to find that it was never plugged into the receptacle. The jack knife bed only had 2 drywall screws (bent) holding it in place. So many other things wrong. Thankfully nothing too serious. Good luck to you both!

[@nrich5127]

So glad everything turned out fine in the end - I guess we gotta be willing to adapt to " the bumps in the road that are inevitable ".

[@conniekean2162]

Our first camper we bought for a good price because we knew we would be taking the entire back off and fixing it. The previous owner had offered to help but didn't have the ability on his own. True to his word he came and helped my husband fix it. When we would up selling it later years on, the people who bought it were not planning on spending the amount of money we were asking originally, but saw how wonderful it was kept up and didn't even haggle. Our current camper got a leak in the slide and my husband again fixed it up gorgeous and installed a slide topper it hadn't had before. He is extremely meticulous. He is very talented, an auto body tech by trade.

[@LizAmazing]

Sounds like you have got yourself a winner there, Connie! Good thing because, as you know: If you're not handy as an RV owner, you'll become one- or go broke!

[@conniekean2162]

@@LizAmazing i do. My husband's favorite saying is from the Red Green Show, "If the women don't find you handsome, they better find you handy." I, of course, think he is both.

[@guspaca494]

Happy that you guys have your home back ! Enjoy the summer .

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Gus! Same to you.

[@serinehart]

Lol, I loved the end with the popcorn and washer. You guys have been through it lately and deserve some R&R. Stuff happens but you made the best of a bad situation. Stay safe.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind words! We love having you on our team. And thanks for watching to the end, we are having fun!

[@sandracimonetti5307]

Yay! I’m glad you got your camper back and your new washer and dryer!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! We are excited and looking forward to RV life on the road once again. See you in the next video.

[@larrywimberly4930]

Glad to see y'all back in the RV

[@cynthiam9960]

Love the ending of your video. Gave me a smile

[@markkrick58]

Looking forward to your washer/dryer review. We have used our Splendide 7100XC combo unit regularly for 4 years and would not RV without one. It's the ventless model which appears to attract a lot of harsh criticism by many, but I think overall these type of machines get a bad rap. I will say our dryer can be temperamental. Error codes will appear if lint, hair, or other debris clog up the system; but dealing with these issues is not difficult.

[@LizAmazing]

So far so good with ours, thanks Mark!

[@elizabethgerring130]

Oh wow! Time to go have some fun now!

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Looks great! Considering how much damage there was, it amazes me that they could rebuild that without putting in a whole wall. I’m happy you guys are finally on the road again. Liz, make sure you get out and spot Paul at those scary gas stations.

[@LizAmazing]

Absolutely! That is the plan. The copilot gets out. Before the accident I was doing 1/3 of the driving, after the accident 1/2 of the driving. I think we are even going to bump that up so I do a little more than that. Just trying to keep the pressure off of Paul.

[@RVJourneyAA]

You two are so cute!! Stronger together, that's for sure!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, we love you! Looking forward to seeing you in the next video!

[@donbruder6838]

Glad you’re back in your rig,you just never know what you will get when you pick up your camper. I learned the same way always check as much out as you can before you take it with you. Enjoy

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, exactly. Thanks for your comment and we will see you out here.

[@mimijohnson7714]

So glad y’all have you’re home back and working up to par! Safe travels to all!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much for your good wishes. We are looking forward to getting back on the road. See you in the next video.

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

Glad to hear your back on the road!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you bunches! We love having you with us and will see you in the next video.

[@annapennrose1158]

My heart goes out to you two...But great ending.

[@Markpatrickrich]

So happy you got your Rig back and made it through all the little glithes looking the episode about your new washer dryer. wishing you guys all the best safe travels

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much Mark! We are so glad to close this chapter! Have a great weekend and we will see you next week.

[@erod6214]

Too many issues with repairs and installation. That's why I do my own. I installed my washer, dryer combo myself. Had to make the hole in wall for vent. Checked all lines. Turns out the drain line would kink when rv slide was extended. Good thing I caught. Had to do some modifications. So far has worked great for 3 years.

[@LizAmazing]

That's awesome! We have heard good things about the washer dryer combo and glad to hear you have one as well. So far we are very pleased. See you in the next video.

[@UnkleDavo]

We are in the Spokane area. Sorry about your trials, but time and life goes on.

[@mjo8856]

Love the ending. That is about the extent of our lives!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! We love having you with us!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Glad all the repairs are done, safe travels.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much James! See you on the road.

[@allanwarmflash4440]

wow glad all is working now we are getting ready to have our annual check up on our 337 rl soon safe travels

[@LizAmazing]

Safe travels to you as well! See you on the road.

[@sheliajones8238]

You both are so sweet yes you are. I'm so glad you got back into your camper I'm glad they got you washer and dryer fixed Liz you and Paul are such beautiful and wonderful people keep praying for me I just got out of the hospital Thursday and I feel better but I'm still call me oxygen for awhile I hope just be praying for my lungs love you guys love watching your videos take care God bless you and I'm so glad you're back in your camper

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my gosh, so sorry to hear this Sheila. You are in our thoughts and we are sending you healing energy. Take care. And thank you so much for your kind words. Praying for you and your lungs. Much love.

[@jimbertrand2499]

So glad you got your home back and that you got the washer/dryer combo unit! 🥰👍

[@coreymerritt7742]

I’m very happy you guys got your trailer back and everything hopefully is working well now maybe just destress and relax now

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Corey! We are indeed looking forward to more relaxation and a little less adventure in our lives!

[@melindahutchinson196]

Great tips! I have seen people pick up drive off for hours and then find a problem. Staying a few days near by is an excellent idea.

[@BYANYMEANSNECESSARY-s3d]

I'm a fulltimer, 3 yrs, in a van, no rv parks. Even though we both don't live in a house without wheels, our lives are quite different. The difference is so very different.

[@LizAmazing]

So very true. I started out fulltime RV life in a camper van and boondocked everywhere. Then I missed things like baking and having a bed that was always a bed. I'm glad that I had that experience though. Happy travels!

[@TheSmdl]

Glad you got your camper back all fixed.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much! We are so glad to have this behind us. Looking forward to a lot more RV life with a little less adventure. See you in the next video.

[@RRWMFan]

So glad everything turned out well after everything that did happen. No personal repair stories yet. Looking forward to the next video. Thank you so much for doing these.

[@philc.9280]

Your being pretty kind to this shop. They should have checked the lights and camera as a final check. Someone dropped the ball.

[@LizAmazing]

Sadly, the RV industry is not what are used to be. We were just grateful they came out and fixed their mistakes.

[@camillecruxinger9368]

Yes. By continuing to recommend and endorse Blue Dog you do a great disservice to your subscribers and others who have trusted and looked up to you for reliable advice and guidance.

[@kenbaker4528]

Typical for the RV industry from manufacturing to service.

[@jameschism2459]

So glad the repairs went well! Look forward to seeing your videos on the road again.

[@LizAmazing]

Us too! Thanks for watching and we will see you in the next video which is right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLco2yYmt6geLM

[@autopeep24]

Go by any RV place in the yard is filled with campers and need repair. Learn to do as much work as you can yourself to save money and time. Carry tools and supplies an extra odds and ends for mishaps. Happy camping

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, you can lose a whole season due to a minor repair just because the RV dealers take so very long. You definitely have to be handy in this life!

[@Judd237]

You guys are funny! I so enjoy the latest addition of your comedy sketches at the end of each video!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you Judy! We love having you on our team. And we are obviously having fun! See you in the next video.

[@scottwall4669]

" Thank God for insurance" Trust me, they will get every penny back as your rates will skyrocket with several claims. A major repair like this requires a sea trial, the lighting issue is very minor as they do not have the power unit to conncet and test. The rear wall of the trailer is like a rear of a house and you will have evidence or repair. $25,000 repair could have been fixed by Paul for $2500.00. Wash machines in full time rigs are a full time headache. A buck and a half at the laundramat is way better!! Great video!!! Thank you!!!

[@Jeh110]

I guess it depends on how you use the washing machine. LESS trips to laundromat. Also, Time to consider the blue tote.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, we will have lots to say about both sides of this issue. As we mentioned, we have been going to laundromats for 2 1/2 years. Definitely pros and cons each way.

[@scottwall4669]

@@bradnoel5053 No claim means no rate increase.I insure for total loss collision and theft. I have never made a claim in 29 years of Rv trailering and motorhome living. Previous trailer was 2007 Pacific coachworks Tango. Absolutely beautiful, even with a hundred pound pine log branch through the roof, floor and into the gray tank!! Fixed myself for 80 dollars, even plugged up and professionally patched the water tank, using an old level monitor, covered the hole and made it look like it was required there. Sheet of ceiling and a new vent added where the new 10 inch hole was in roof. This would have been 10K to fix and 3 months in the shop. Paul is a super talented gear head. He could have rented a barn and fixed this thing himself in a week. Watch the RV expert on U tube.

[@mike_adams]

Congratulations on the RV’s return. Here’s to hoping the ins company is kind to y’all! Be safe safe!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes. We do indeed need good thoughts about our insurance! LOL. Thanks for your comment and we will see you in the next video.

[@DWDinAtlanta]

We have had our RV 9 yrs. The first trip we took was just a short weekend trip to the mountains. We stopped to get gas on our way home. We pulled into a gas station with a small truck stop off to the side. I told hubby to pull into the center lanes, but he wanted to do the outer lane. One thing about his driving, he always cuts corners. So he pull in from the hwy and went right to the outside lane and made what I call the lazy turn to the left and realized that he hadn't pulled up far enough before he turned into the gas lane. Well, he was close to the concrete horseshoe shaped barrier they had at the end of the island. he tried to back up and correct his turn but everything he did he got closer & closer to the barrier. I finally told him to go get a truck driver and maybe they could help him get out. They guy told us it was going to scrape but he guided us thru so we only did damage to one panel on the RV. It wasn't a storage compartment and there was nothing behind it. So, that panel was $2500.00 to replace. The first place we took it, because it was closer to the house, tried say there was structural damage to the frame, which we didn't see. So we took it back to where we bought it and there was no damage to the frame. After driving 30 mins or so after her scraped up the side of our brand new RV, hubby said, I should have listened to you and gone to the middle lanes. I almost fell on the floor. He has never admitted in out 30+ yrs of marriage that I was right. My daddy taught me a lot of mechanical, electrical and automotive skills. His dad didn't spend much time teaching any of the 6 kids much of anything. I never understood why he never listened when I tried to explain something to him. He didn't want an explanation, he just wanted me to do it. LOL Now, with his eyesight, he can't see the small things well enough, so I do it. I am so glad your rig is fixed and you can get back on the road! I miss your travels! You are near where our oldest son lives. I'd love to spent a summer RVing the Oregon coast! HUGS~Donna

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Donna! Yeah those gas stations have gotten a lot of people! But you ought to somehow commemorate what he said and frame it! Thanks for your support and kind words and we hope to see you on the road someday.

[@campingalan]

Good evening to you two! This is really awesome that you got your rig back!! I am extremely happy for you! But geszzz.....those errors that needed to be fixed before you left the area are inexcusable. I am very happy that they fixed those items right away. Back when I was still trying to consider what rig to order, one of the guys on the forums told me about his Grand Designs travel trailer, and how much he enjoyed working with Blue Dog RV during the purchase process. Safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

I know it! We were shaking our heads. But honestly the sad truth is we have had to lower our standards when it comes to RV dealerships. We are just grateful they took care of their mistakes and that we now have the whole thing behind us.

[@lizzettemarquez2862]

Glad you guys got your house back. Safe travels.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks bunches, Lizzette!

[@sg7392]

It would be a tricky job to fix. That was extensive damage in a bad spot. Glad it has all worked out .

[@lynnhibbeler262]

Loved the happy ending!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, we are having fun! So glad to be back on the road again.

[@williamquestmagic]

As usual...your presentation had a new RV tidbit to put in the file for how to deal with new equipment does and don'ts. Washers and driers are still not totally common in an RV and the Drain Pipe Sleeve requirement will sure help the RV public avoid a fountain experience. Thanks to Blue Dog for taking adequate care of Liz and Paul and getting them back on the road again. Drive on you two and Good Travels. bill in Florida

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Bill! We are behind on comments but glad to see yours as always. We started a Patreon so we could connect personally and so that you can upload photos and ask questions. Hope to see you there.

[@emilycroot6306]

So pleased you got it all fixed Liz, great tips on taking your time after repairs. i think thats a good rule for everything when you travel. Slow down, Take time and make time. LOVE the ending :) cant wait for the next video. have a great week guys x

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Emily! Thanks so much. We love having you with us! By the way, lately we have not been able to keep up with the comments. We are so grateful that our channel has grown so well, but also sad as we have been enjoying talking to everyone including you each week. It's just not possible with 1000+ comments per video to keep up. Anyway, we did not want you to think we are ignoring you. If you would like to join our small group that we started at Patreon, you can connect with us there. We will also be sharing more details of our lives on that platform with itineraries and meetups. Check it out here, if interested: www.patreon.com/LizAmazing If not, no worries. We will try to at least read your comments even if we don't respond. Thanks again for being such a great fan of our channel!

[@donokanagan]

Don't feel bad, my wife and I bought an Itasca class C 29 and first trip out hit a tree branch and ripped the slide awning cover right off. Lucky for me the rv dealer had a uses aluminum structure we got cheap and repaired quickly. The slide would not open until this repair was done!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no! So sorry this happened to you. Glad you got it fixed quickly, hope to see you out here!

[@MikeChuk]

LOL Funny ending! Good info. Starting in 2022, my wife and I will be retired, getting our TT to start camping.

[@LizAmazing]

Glad you liked the ending, we are having fun! I bet next year is going to be a BIG year for you! Congratulations. Hope to meet you in a campground someday.

[@raymondshattucks3634]

So happy for ur both you camer rig .. fixst ...and all washed up ..much love 💓 to both from England

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for the love! We love you, too!

[@marvinlovett3613]

Too funny! Welcome back to the road!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Marvin! Have a great weekend and we will see you in the next video.

[@seanhenriques808]

some great advice here. you guys work well together and we are so lucky to have you both share your lessons from the road. safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind words! We are glad to have you with us!