RV & Truck Damage,1st Gainesville RV Resort, 5 Drs & More - in 1 WEEK!

All in ONE WEEK? We had more damage to our Grand Design Reflection fifth wheel trailer; Larry had 5 health appointments; we try out 2 new RV products (SoftStartUp & Andersen leveling Blocks); We check out another Florida private campground (first in Gainesville); cracked windshield in our Ram Dually truck ; and we move to a new site.
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[@timf6916]

You the MAN Larry, I just Love your positive way of thinking. Only good mojo. Yes I am over 70 and I try to always think positive on health issues. And we try to stay away from them high dollar places BUT hehehe Take care, hehehe I get dizzy, just looking at you on top of that roof. No more for me.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@timf6916 Tim, Larry does try to stay positive. 70 and still camping. That’s awesome. We both still go on the roof, clean, inspect etc Alice

[@skyler_wa]

Tip for your Andersen jack buckets: Get a 3’ x 4’ rubber horse stall mat from Tractor Supply, cut it into squares, and put one square under each bucket. This will keep the bucket from cracking due to pressure points caused by uneven ground, especially rocks and gravel.

[@rayarnold1406]

We use the ox blocks. Really heavy built. Only down fall is they don't have the magnet like anderson. Really tough blocking.

[@industrialexitstrategist2022]

Plus!!!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@industrialexitstrategist2022 😆

[@melindachitty2638]

That is way too much for a place to stay!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We agree. But people pay it 😳

[@ralphp3057]

Sounds like you are slowly getting the medical issues sorted out !!! I’m sure Larry can design a latch for that pesky drawer. lol That is kinda pricey on that RV parking lot ! 😏 I spoke with a gal that is paying 750.00 a month with electricity at a RV park just above Jacksonville in Georgia. Florida prices are definitely higher! Good luck with everything you guys . Your friend near Ocala ! 😁

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ralph, not sure what else they can test 😁 We used to stay for $460 a month plus power. We were so sad when that campground sold to be used by the power company

[@BarbMMH]

Continuing prayers for an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and full recovery

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@BarbMMH Thank you, Barb. Not sure what the next test will be Alice

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Thanks Alice and Larry plenty content. I would go for robotic surgery. Less invasive, less risks, less downtime. Just my non medical knowledge opinion.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@brianbarbarich1401 Appreciate it, Brian. We are hoping surgery won’t be necessary Alice

[@walterrafolski5662]

Larry, you’re looking a lot better, I’m 68 and don’t do the roof unless it’s absolutely necessary. Alice prayers seem to be helping. Great video been missing y’all

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Sorry we missed a week. Lots going on. He is doing better. Thanks. Larry goes on the roof often - safer with the xtend n climb ladder

[@gtmillerful]

Healthcare is full of games! Practicing medicine means just that.

[@jf1a8x1]

Brand new reflection and all the weird problems you’re having ..not going to be looking at those when we’re ready to buy a 5th wheel!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Unfortunately, it was the one that had the most on our “want” list - whole video about that

[@waltfriedrich7631]

You can buy the exact same blocks from Vevor for almost half the price

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@waltfriedrich7631 I’ll have Larry look at that, Walter. But nowhere on Amazon where I found them does it say they are magnetic? Are they?Thanks Alice Alice

[@JonnyDIY]

Plus!!! 🤣 ohh no did Larry's symptoms vanish? Did he heal himself 🙏

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Well, he is a DIY guy 😆

[@barrymorlock7679]

Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a cabinet door magnet for the drawer.

[@DrBob64]

I added magnets. Even empty that drawer on my GD Reflection came out 5 or 6 times. That was even after the dealer said it was fixed. I’m looking into different, heavy duty drawer slides. Those are cheap and bend easily. Since I added magnets, it hasn’t come out going down the road and I don’t have to empty it on travel days.

[@michaelgregg9139]

I would install a childs drawer lock to prevent it from coming open on the road. I don't understand how it could come out. The drawer slides have a lock built in to prevent the drawer from coming out of the rails. Maybe the drawer wasn't installed correctly if you had it out lately. Good to see some forward movement from the Doctors. Glad you are feeling stronger.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We saw no lock built in the rails - they didn’t even put all the screws 😆 We may put in a child lock - now it’s just tied with a strap. Not sure what organ will be tested next 😁. But he is doing well Alice

[@chhook949]

Definitely had my head spinning oh my keeping everything straight that takes cognitive thinking Alice& Larry you both have It! I get the feeling Doctors are all getting on the same page🙏 Larry eating & looking great a bit of a glow (might be the Meds) Alice as always a pillar to lean on & always positive & smiling God Bless You Both! All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed. Ps Larry Easy On The RV Surfing!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

😆 “RV Surfing” Always appreciate someone who makes me laugh AND has such encouraging words 🤗 Alice

[@jf1a8x1]

I seriously was thinking of you guys early this am as I was driving to work! 😆 was thinking I hadn’t seen a new vid in a while!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Sorry we missed a week. Craziness going on

[@DrBob64]

On your vinyl cut you could put eternabond tape underneath and use a heat gun to carefully plastic weld the the cut together. Take your time and and don’t over heat it. They also make a vinyl seam sealer that you could use with the eternabond tape underneath so that it slides correctly when you move the slide in and out. Best of luck.

[@billwilliams5889]

Some people say that taking vitamins, minerals, and supplements are unnecessary as long as you maintain a complete well-balanced diet. My feeling is that the cost of taking these “pills” buys you the peace mind that you are plugging any gaps in your diet. Also maintaining a low-carb/high-fiber regimen will be appreciated by your body.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@billwilliams5889 Bill, I agree. I take supplements and fiber. Larry takes fiber and I’m trying to get him to she supplements Alice

[@grabowskycountry]

Oh dear, so much in 1 week, and you both look so good ❤ Radioactive egg sandwich made me laugh so hard. When I had a heart exam they inject with radiation for the mri and told me I couldn’t leave the country for a month because of it. Never had given that a thought. 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers 🤗🤗❤❤

[@raymondracca6717]

God Bless 🙏 to you both!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@raymondracca6717 🤗

[@greghomestead8366]

Last year we stayed a month at williston rv resort. It's $1500ish a month. Most we've ever spent. It's 30 minutes from gainsville. But it's so nice we have a month there this winter. Not every site is shaded, but I'd say most do. I'm still praying for you Larry. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@greghomestead8366 OMG 😳 $1500? It is a nice campground. Maybe check out Santa Fe next time you are in town. Since your rich 😁 Appreciate the well wishes all the way from Michigan About to be out of Florida 🌴 Alice

[@rickgriffith1]

It’s great to see Larry eating real food again. Stay strong. 💪🏼👍🏼😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks, Rick. Now for some fun - after the storm passes 😁

[@michaell6580]

Dont underestimate the quantity of drop litter when a pack of squirrels visits a tree. Owner of 60 ft. Florida Slash Pine speaking from experience.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

🤣 We were under very tall pines in Canada - the pines cones sounded even louder

[@andyphuong4826]

God's bless you both, you the man Larry with Alice excellent companion 🙌.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@andyphuong4826 very sweet, Andy

[@iglapsu88]

Keep on keeping on you two. Glad Larry is feeling a bit better! Stay safe!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@iglapsu88 Daniel, we are working on it. Thanks, Alice

[@brandonehrke4549]

CHECK Ocala north rv resort (reddick fl) i stayed there years ago, since then it has been added on and about 30 mins from gainesville

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks. Yes. We checked that place out in the past

[@cbob1]

Maybe you can drive the truck to the kid's work, pickup a smaller vehicle and use that for the UF visits? Might be too long of a commute . . . .

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We often borrow my sons Prius

[@JohnJohnson-hl1vi]

You two are a "Force to be reckoned with," for sure. We love you both, and Larry looks on the mend! Keep your good humor!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@JohnJohnson-hl1vi John, you are sweet to say so. We are doing our best and can’t wait to go have some fun Alice

[@barrypierce9100]

Put a babe lock on the drawer they sell them at home depot....great video take care guys be safe...😊

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@barrypierce9100 For now, we are strapping it with the TV But child lock may be next

[@ADONAIsays-so]

I just had a surgery by the Devenchi Robot last week.. I think the tourist tax wolud cause us to not be a tourist there!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Wow. Hope you are doing well. Unfortunately, private campground prices have really gone up. That’s why we prefer state, city, national campgrounds

[@michaelwaller6093]

Unforunately, it seems GD is not doing well, quality wise.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Not sure there is a company that doesn’t have issues

[@CharlesAnsman]

That UF lot is used for RV's during sports events

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Not much room 😁

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! Larry you are looking a lot better. Just glad they do know that it’s MALS. Now just need to find out about the surgery. It sure dies get pretty tiring with drs. The resort looks nice. If I had the money I would stay there. So glad my prayers are working on Larry! I love you both and glad you put a video out. Have a great weekend and week and see you soon! Love you! ❤❤🤗😘🥰

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@sherriweber7105 Sorry we haven’t been able to do as many videos as we would like. But Larry is doing better. We are looking forward to some fun

[@sherriweber7105]

@@DownsizingMakesCents It’s ok with the videos. Larry getting better is worth the wait. Glad he’s getting better.

[@sherriweber7105]

What were the chances of something happening to your trucks windshield and your Rv slide the drawer falling out. Did you fix it? Sorry I forgot yo ask you all this in last comment.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@sherriweber7105 Windshield fixed. But the minor damage inside the RV will have to wait

[@sherriweber7105]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Glad you got the windshield fixed.

[@jf1a8x1]

Are they doing blood tests for basics like D3 or B12? lol…just as I was typing you mentioned B12 injections. 🤣

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

😆Yep. Lots of blood work

[@jf1a8x1]

@@DownsizingMakesCents oh I did see that later in the vlog! 😁👍🏼

[@mischiefroadtripadventures]

Have you heard of Ka'chava? I'm not selling anything - I'm a customer who loves it!! I drink it every morning. I add half a banana, slice of apple and some berries. Omg. It's so good and has all the nutrition you need. Even without adding anything else, it's good on its own. Several flavors. Both of you can benefit from it as a meal replacement or just a snack.

[@kdsailorgirl]

Hard NO on SF Palms! Would be too loud and not enough privacy for me. Would prefer to put a temp shelter over the RV roof and stay there n

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@kdsailorgirl Kathy, there’s a lot about Santa Fe that just isn’t for us. Not sure what rv parks allow a roof put over an RV. We are looking forward to moving on average once a week again Alice

[@kdsailorgirl]

@@DownsizingMakesCentsI was suggesting staying where you are and adding an inexpensive shelter. Many of us who live locally invest in metal shelters for protection. It’s really necessary for trees and the sun which dries out caulk, tires and fades all graphics.

[@STF68]

Thanks for the update.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you for checking in. More updates on our Community tab Alice

[@JamesHolland-mo7ct]

Had the same large drawer situation on our 337RLS. I added an extra RV drawer latch to the center. No issues anymore. Just adds a little more resistance when opening and closing. Amazon had the exact style that was originally installed. Simple fix. Unlike most of Larry's projects :)

[@stephennowicki7158]

Good luck with the mystery illness and the rest of everything! 😊

[@audreye775]

Ongoing prayers 🙏

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

🤗

[@thetravelingbrowns]

Oh my! When it rains, it pours.. Hang in there guys!🙏🔆

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@thetravelingbrowns And now it’s a hurricane 😁

[@thetravelingbrowns]

@@DownsizingMakesCents My dad is in Clearwater and not evacuating. Making me very nervous😬 Be safe!

[@johncavender9800]

Child proof lock on the drawer? Just an idea!

[@ruco5775]

Kite surfing😆

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

He misses it

[@hillustration]

Thanks!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@hillustration Thank you so much for all the support Alice

[@bobabooie6389]

👍🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

🌴

[@danettehead7353]

Holy cow, i got tired just hearing all that you had going on. But I'm glad lary is doing better. Take care of yourself too Alice

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@danettehead7353 Danette, I get it. Hope you took a nap after 😆 Thanks for thinking of us - both Alice

[@SevenBears1]

That was a lot to take in . So much packed into one video. I do feel worn out not by the video but by thinking of all you both are dealing with.. Larry does look much better than Portland. Thanks DMC

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@SevenBears1 it was a crazy week - we definitely need more fun time. That’s happening soon 😃 He has gained weight and able to do more Alice

[@gkayser100]

Prayers for you both. Keep looking up.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks. Trying our best to Alice

[@jayjohnson7691]

My favoite channel! It will all work out. God speed to both of you!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@jayjohnson7691 Jay, that’s so sweet of you to say. Thanks for checking in 🤗 Alice

[@stuwardw]

We had issues with the big drawer on our 303rls too. Looking good Larry!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@stuwardw Stuward, Grand Design needs to fix these common problems. And thanks. Larry is more active Alice

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

boy thats an expensive place to stay!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@Lauren-vd4qe Yes - we were surprised Alice

[@mariescheidell893]

you may have to get kid locks for your drawer!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@mariescheidell893 Larry thinks he has figured out a strap to help

[@marksr8784]

Good luck Larry 🤞 that resort is way out of my league 😊

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks, Mark. Can’t believe people pay that price 😳Definitely out of our league Alice

[@allanwarmflash4440]

wow Larry hang in there as far as rv issues we just had a blow out on our rv fun fun fun have a appointment for the insurence at the rv dealership safe travels

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@allanwarmflash4440 That stinks, Alan. Hope it’s not expensive and doesn’t take long. Alice

[@jeffdodson983]

We had the same drawer issue on our 2021 303rls. The drawer rails were replaced under warranty and we installed a heavier duty drawer latch. No problems since but we don't store anything heavy in that particular drawer. Glad to hear you are making progress on your medical issues!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@jeffdodson983 When we looked at the rails, we saw that it was barely screwed on (spots for me screws left empty) Larry is going to try the strap we use for the TV, Jeff. But I like the idea of drawer latch Alice

[@DrBob64]

I agree with checking the screws and maybe adding extra and magnet latches. Much easier and better looking than a strap.

[@pamelawaterman3960]

Their egg test is yucky no ketchup no taste what so ever🤮

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@pamelawaterman3960 Ketchup? Interesting. Larry brought his own gluten free bread - he said it wasn’t bad Alice

[@joanjackson9374]

You are dealing with the same issue as other full timers who don’t have a home base or families with room for you to stay during medical crises. Good warning for others. Hang in there you will get through this.