RV Living Repairs... MAJOR Problems on the way to Mexico

[@gloriatreis2204]

Where did you boondock at Tucson? I'm currently boondocking northwest of Tucson.

[@wildrvlife]

There is a nice area down pump station road.

[@Kimreynolds-t5s]

You are so lucky Craig can do all these repairs.

[@valarieholbrook1249]

I think you guys are amazing and so calm about everything (at least on camera) we would not done so well. Best laid plans . . . Good luck

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you! We have definitely learned to just go with the flow but still get a little frustrated sometimes. Really hope we can eventually get this other slide fixed! 🤞🏼

[@danielhaddock5635]

Small doughnuts..go to Round Rock Donuts to BIG Donuts!!!! Texas Sized Donut!!

[@rogergraves242]

Sound like The Grandfather moutian in N. Carolina,NC. Just N. Of Dallas.&

[@ourrvsunsets]

Every time I watch one of these videos with a failed Schwintek slide it makes me want to immediately make an appointment with Vroom to have my slide replaced! Safe travels in Mexico kids, you're gonna have a ton of fun.

[@ourrvsunsets]

@@richardkoch8752 dude, it's my biggest anxiety with this trailer. We only have 1 slide but I still say a little prayer to the RV Gods every time I slide it in or out. Good luck on the new trailer hunt!

[@susan49c]

Just curious....can you explain to me why you want to go to Mexico when the government has warned against it? Do you ever think that you could be targeted? Tourist get hurt and killed! This is not a country where rules apply. I'm guessing if you do get stopped by people intending "harm" you can waive your American passports and/or show them your KZbin channel as an incentive not to cause you harm.... I'm sure they would respect that....seriously! You are my grandkids age and I would be horrified to know they were over there!! Be safe.

[@atwowheelguy]

Sorry for your trouble. I'm just so glad that my camper doesn't have any slides.

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

why is one dog free and one in jail in the truck

[@wildrvlife]

The one in the crate gets a little too intense with his “herding” in the car and will try to herd cars through the window. Lol so we just have to keep him contained

[@nancyfuller4901]

Do yourselves a favor and go buy a 25’ Bigfoot fiberglass travel trailer.

[@indianaboy3367]

What's the big hurry to get to Baja. Take you time and get the RV fixed .

[@annateague2354]

Our kitchen & living slides broke my husband got under their found out what the problem was called the company ordered the part had to wait 2 to 3 days for the parts to arrive and that was it

[@gorvlivin]

I’m enjoying your videos. Thanks

[@tominmtnvw]

I can't eat the way you guys do anymore. Enjoy it while you can! 😊

[@bobmartens1089]

Luv slides but hate slides

[@wildrvlife]

Couldn't relate more, lol.

[@kenstankiewicz6405]

You 2 are absolutely awesome. The trials and tribulations you guys have been through are truly amazing. We are about to head out on our first big trip and will be gone about a month. I hope we have the positive attitude you guys have.

[@rogergraves242]

No to the DOGS HAVING CHOCOLATE.

[@coldnnh6983]

It’s too bad you’re rv is such a piece of junk, harsh description, I know from my own and all these travelers how bad they are made. I hope it works out and the journey will continue. Best of luck

[@wildrvlife]

We had quite a while without too many repairs. Hopefully we have another smooth time coming after we get through all of these!

[@ogaddcb]

Manifold Destiny - Heat up that pizza in the engine bay for the truck. We do it all the time and have even marked spaces in the engine bay for such purposes. All you need is some good wide aluminum foil and baling wire.

[@wildrvlife]

Haha omg this is the best idea! 🙌🏼

[@annateague2354]

Why do you put the one dog in a kennel while in the truck

[@darrylt5300]

It is a wonder you guys don't weight 300# with all those big ass donuts you eat LOL... I heard good things about the Vroom system I am surprised you had problems with it maybe I will rethink about changing mine but mine is the small bedroom slide my other two big slides are hydraulic

[@wildrvlife]

I think the issue we had is less a vroom issue and more a whomever made the motor issue. I still would not hesitate to go with vroom if not just for their customers' service they are great.

[@rogergraves242]

He’s Giving UP. Loveings

[@Andrew_travels_New_Zealand]

How do you eat your donuts? 🤣

[@RetiredNotTired]

You two are the most positive, inspirational people while under stress. Your a joy to watch.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!! Such a compliment 😄

[@rogergraves242]

Hell Yeha Cold Pizza is Good

[@Budlopes]

Lmao, how do you eat your donut!!!

[@rogergraves242]

That Look Like A LongJohn.

[@garyc880]

Cold Pizza. Mmmmmmm

[@58ruger]

What is the name of the company that fixed your slide??

[@wildrvlife]

Vroom Slide Systems in Tucson, Arizona

[@edwardhorvat2770]

Cold pizza for breakfast is awesome and as for repairing time always plan on more time that they originally tell you that’s for any repairs. Great video keep up the hard work

[@wildrvlife]

Lol yeah we should always expect things to take longer than expected by now 😆

[@nextupcamping]

Ok so do you guys do two hours of cardio every day? Those donuts are huge. I gained weight just watching

[@wildrvlife]

LOL we’re going back on our diet this week actually 🤣

[@nextupcamping]

@@wildrvlife we’re trying but we’re now craving donuts lol. Maybe the next cheat meal. We enjoy the videos. Safe travels to you guys and God bless!

[@wildrvlife]

@@nextupcamping lol always gotta leave room for a cheat meal 💯

[@rogergraves242]

It’s So Fine

[@dogrv4365]

Is the living room slide a cable slide? Our gearbox went bad and we replaced it ourselves. That noise sounds the same.

[@wildrvlife]

It's the lippert through frame slide system. I replaced the gear pack and adjusted it. It just won't work right.

[@dogrv4365]

@@wildrvlife Love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

geeezes how much did you guys pay for this brake down piece of cra. it looks really nice but dam one thing after another

[@wildrvlife]

About $15K

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

@@wildrvlife oh wow I thought it was more like about 80 grand or more, so I guess it is worth fixing. I recently found and subscribe to your channel. I am enjoying your venture with you. you guys seem to have a great love for each other and that's great to see. I will be watching and yes commenting.

[@rogergraves242]

Little Boy

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Yippee, finally your getting to go!! I am amazed how happy and positive you guys are with such RV rotten luck, I just adore you all

[@davidnoyes3373]

What happened to your dogs you had three before?

[@wildrvlife]

We only ever had 3! 😄

[@teresasprouse1097]

Y’all are so much fun.y’all are age of my grands, being that we live in, a joy to hear y’all talk

[@WestsontheMove]

Anyone who loves Haribo Gummy Bears is oK, in our book. Just got some today for our road snack to Georgia/Chattanooga/Nashville on Sunday.

[@wildrvlife]

They are the best!!

[@2000talon]

Really enjoying your videos in Canada.

[@Donna-xp5fi]

You 2 are funny 😆 good 👍 out look….. those donuts 🍩 look 👀 amazing….haircut looks good 👍…..thanks for taking me a long with you guys 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wildrvlife]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@rogergraves242]

R’Y’A Sure y’A not ex COPS only cops like BIG Donuts 😂😂😂

[@wildrvlife]

LOL!

[@bigronshobbies8209]

I can do the cold pizza, I like the plan keep on the move to the parts come in, and enjoy your journey. Safe travels.

[@wildrvlife]

And as long as we don’t get stuck in Mexico with a slide that won’t move, we should be good 😆 we like to take risks lol

[@elizabethl9208]

You guys had me at “DONUTS” I don’t even remember what the rest of the video was about 🤣🤣

[@wildrvlife]

LOL my kind of person. 💯😆

[@danielellington8407]

You can expect 6 weeks. Very pricey though. But to let you know your looking at 5-7,000 dollars.

[@wildrvlife]

Hopefully they’ll have plenty of time to get the parts while we’re out of country for 3 months… crossing our fingers it isn’t quite that much but I wouldn’t be surprised 😬😳

[@markrudkin3196]

With the whistling music I keep thinking Josh the RV nerd is gonna make an appearance!! Great patience guys!!

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah! Now I’m going to think about that every time 😆

[@hotdude655]

you got the perfect girl for the adventure!

[@robertdl]

Enjoying watching you guys! Subscribed! See you on the road.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@jim87vette]

Even though you have many challenges you keep moving forward and the journey continues! Can't keep you two down, that's fo sho! Looking forward to the border crossing, I'm a little nervous lol.

[@wildrvlife]

Can’t wait to share our experience! We’re enjoying this adventure so much!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Those donuts didn’t look good at all. 😉🤪

[@wildrvlife]

😆 took me (Victoria) two days to eat mine! 😂

[@stevedenoyer5956]

@@wildrvlife 😃

[@smallrvbiglife59]

Love that you can laugh, but your slide experiences are why we have never owned a slide. Too many horror stories. Those donuts . . . a few weeks of eating those and I would need a couple of slides to fit in my trailer!

[@wildrvlife]

Lol! It’s definitely a love hate relationship with our slides, but I do enjoy the extra space!

[@rogergraves242]

Yes PizzA cold is just fine

[@joenissan]

I’m hooked! But geez, your luck isn’t the best is it. Lol.

[@wildrvlife]

Not lately lol. Felt like we were doing pretty good for a while, so I guess it was time for a series of unfortunate events 😆

[@gregsheldon3222]

wow what a trailer! What kind of fuel economy do you get pull your 5th wheel?

[@wildrvlife]

We usually get around 10-12mpg when towing. Unless going pretty slow and then up to 15

[@Sopchoppygirl]

I so love your videos and your upbeat attitudes! Wishing I could have one of those huge donuts! Love you guys!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! Those donuts were so good! ❤️

[@thefrankperspective4247]

10:38 - those aren't kosher, or else this would likely be the third "why is he me" that I commented in a row lol

[@wildrvlife]

😂🤣🤣 I couldn’t believe he did that. I mean, I actually can…but still. 😂

[@rogergraves242]

Donut Monster

[@528water]

Hello. Are you towing with a 2500 or 3500?

[@wildrvlife]

A 3500 SRW

[@timf6916]

GOOD LUCK, Have safe travel’s

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks!!

[@santiagojimenez8912]

That’s really nice that you both guys work from home I been camping for over 30 years I used to have a fifth wheel toy hauler 30 foot I sold that one and I bought a 38 foot fifth wheel toy hauler and then I sold and now I have a 40 foot diesel pusher with a Rubicon behind me but I don’t have a lot of time to go out because I have a landscaping business and it’s hard for me to take so many days off

[@wildrvlife]

We can understand that! Craig had a landscaping business before we hit the road and it was very difficult to take time off. I like the idea of having a hero to drive around though! We used to have an old CJ7 and loved that thing!

[@santiagojimenez8912]

@@wildrvlife yes I really really love my jeep is a 2012 Rubicon 4 door‘s with 3 1/2 inches lift with 35s inches tires that jeep is my baby thank you guys for taking your time for answer my message keep having a safe trips camping trips RV life and God bless

[@aviationsafetyoversightgro9812]

Stumbled across your channel a week ago. In the particular video you were in a campground in Marianna FL. I lived in Marianna until 1960 so it caused me to stop and watch. Since then I have been checking your progress. Your Vroom issues also caught my attention. We are on our way to Red Bay AL to replace our Swintech drives on our bedroom slide with Vroom. Now I am wondering if I am making the correct decision. Hope yours work well in Mexico.

[@wildrvlife]

I would say that you are definitely making the right decision. The vroom products are very clearly MUCH better quality than Schwintek and they have also always done super right by us, for instance offering to upgrade us to their most recent seals, etc. we got it done over a year ago, so it seems they’ve continued to make improvements to their system. (I feel obligated to say we weren’t sponsored or gifted anything from them, we’re just very satisfied with them!) the initial issue of the wire pulling out was really just something that could have happened to any motor so I can’t really fault them too much

[@wildrvlife]

But I just noticed you said Alabama…the Vroom Slide Systems we went to was in Tucson and im not sure they have multiple locations so I don’t know if we’re talking about the same people or not 😅

[@aviationsafetyoversightgro9812]

@@wildrvlife We are talking about the same Vroom system. Red Bay AL is the home of Tiffin Motorhomes. Tiffin builds their RVs using Schwintek on some slides. There is a really good Vroom installer near there who does after-market replacement of the Schwintech system. Seems like a lot of Tiffin owners are choosing to replace their unpredictable Schwintek systems. Sounds like you are working with the original developer of the Vroom.

[@dhillman7522]

Just keep on goin with the manual push pull method and catch them on the way back when they get the parts.

[@wildrvlife]

Yes! Might as well use it until we can’t anymore 😆

[@dhillman7522]

@@wildrvlife I realized afer I sent my first comment your wife said the same thing later in the video. You two roll with it I love it!

[@stephennowicki7158]

Good luck!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys.... You are having the worst luck with that camper.... You guys have got the best attitude and you are handling these problems very well....Jeanne Would be trying to keep me from pulling my hair out..or pulling my gun out and shooting it 🤣😳... Looking forward to your next video...stay safe...J&A🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

[@wildrvlife]

Lol! We definitely have our moments, but just try to keep on keeping on 😆