Our RV Died IN THE DESERT! 🥵 Is Our Road Trip Over ALREADY??

[@elizabethhippen5162]

What about permanently parking her and setting it up as an air bnb (near someone to care for her). I bet a lot of people would love to stay in her!

[@peggyparsons5003]

nice idea

[@christinehorowitz9305]

We have family who did that. Really nice RV with hookups. They are constantly booked.

[@tammycruz8189]

I love this idea 💯

[@TravelswithLlama]

I totally would ❤

[@vickielane7387]

Before reading comments I posted the same idea lol saw yours and went back to mine and deleted it. It's a great idea😃

[@Okie-BME]

You diagnosed it correctly. It is a 1970's coolant system not designed to pull a full payload (likely maxed out), run A/C, tow a vehicle, all while operating in 104F heat. You should not be surprised it is NOT working, you should be surprised if it had no problems.

[@meikgeik]

I live in the desert, so I'm wondering if I should slap a larger radiator on our RV (if that would even help), or if there's anything else I can do to improve the cooling of the RV. The Previous owner replaced the entire cooling system ~3 years ago, but it was with OEM. It's a 454 (EFI) on a 22ft Class A, and we're planning on towing a very small car on a trailer (~1500lbs total). We have solar and a minisplit, so we might be able to do without the cab AC unless we're driving directly into the sun. We're handy and can do just about any job. We upgraded the radiator on our 1975 IH pickup because it was overheating pretty much constantly.

[@theathjr]

Honestly kids. I vote Mexi-NO !! I’m a Dad speaking here and I say do not go into Mexico with the ol gal. Stay down in SoCal maybe fork out the money and stay at the KOA in San Diego and take Ruby on adventures.

[@rwalker1721]

Maybe, just to complete this final trip, drive overnight and spend days where You’re at … videos of the destination are actually more interesting than the troubles of driving 🔆💛

[@Kris_M]

To be honest I was a bit confused by you guys going north in winter and now going south nearing summer...

[@HighCountryRambler]

Exactly what I was thinking. The 'Snow Birds' have lost their compass.

[@madham7684]

I never comment, but Allison, I love your outfits. You always look well put together, no matter where you are traveling!

[@elliotgeorge999]

just park it in your garden and use it as a summer house. it is not worth the hassle of driving it anywhere.

[@Lured-in]

My recommendation to help and quite possibly end your overheating problem is to install a external transmission cooler as the current transmission cooler is using part of the radiator that cools the engine. The extra weight of the Samurai is putting a lot of heat into the transmission which is in turn adding heat to the engine through the shared cooling in the radiator. You can still keep using the shared cooling system with the radiator and add in line the external transmission cooler. Also, if the engine is carbureted, I would install a phenolic carburetor base plate spacer because all of the heat is causing the carburetor to “vapor lock” basically boiling the gas inside the carburetor and then there is not enough fuel getting through the carburetor and the engine dies from fuel starvation. Hopefully this helps, good luck with it.

[@Baxsie]

They hav a modern LS engine swap (fuel injected).

[@Lured-in]

In that case, disregard the phenolic carb spacer and move ahead with the external trans cooler. If they have a 4L60e transmission, it is definitely not happy with all of the weight of the motor home and towing the Samurai too. Heat kills transmissions quickly along with towing in overdrive. Maybe a good time to step up to a 4L80e. Having the LS swap is a great asset to this rig, it has great potential and can be very reliable once you get all of the bugs worked out.

[@Banditt42]

Agree completely. A transmission cooler is a must have.

[@mzomy3992]

My husband says what they used to do in a pinch is wrap the fuel lines with foil - until you can permanently fix the problem

[@HighCountryRambler]

Stop at the next auto parts store and pick up a antifreeze tester, if you haven't already. I learned the hard way if you keep adding antifreeze above the recommended mixture +- 50/50 you actually start dropping the boil point (temp) of the coolant. When I tested mine I was shocked that all that antifreeze coolant caused it to boil over at just over 100*. Flush and properly fill and cleared my overheat problem. On my motorcycle I whet to 'Engine Ice' which is a premium coolant designed for extrema high temps but a bit on the $$ side. Good luck.

[@Kris_M]

And antifreeze has lower heat carrying capacity than water.

[@MyLifeWithDogs89]

Awe sorry to hear your last trip is not going as smooth as you'd hoped 😞 Here's to hoping the rest of the trip goes a whole lot better.

[@dieterlange7581]

Clementine is not meant to tow Especially in 104° heat we have a 30 footer that runs great but I don't know with it especially in the heat

[@JesusSaves473]

Hope old Clementine works well for you. And you can enjoy the rest of your road trip. Thanks for sharing content

[@davva360]

I wouldn’t go to Mexico with the vehicle struggling with the heat. I would also recommend driving Ruby separately until you figure out the issue. At least Clementine will not be working as hard.

[@CannyBlether-dz6hj]

They are probably already in Mexico 😢

[@sueh2225]

Maybe get up super early and do all your traveling before 10am, then find some shade for her to sit in during the day while you relax? Like travel 3am - 9am or something?

[@deecee9051]

Awww Clemy!!! I love Clementine. ❤❤❤

[@passionfruitfruit]

Clementine just made sure to make saying goodbye to her easy for you, and with no regrets later😎

[@mauriciorechnitzer6125]

Please DO NOT take Clementine to Mexico, you can rent a car or even take Ruby, but taking Clementine and inevitably breaking down is going to go horribly wrong!!

[@citrusretna2088]

What's wrong with Mexico?

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

​@citrusretna2088 nothing, if you're Mexican.

[@jaredford8440]

@@citrusretna2088 nothing, reliable transport is the main issue . clementine is v tired💯.. preparation is the difference between a dream and a nightmare ❤️👋🇳🇿 NZ

[@HighCountryRambler]

@@citrusretna2088 You could ask my buddy, OH wait, no you can't he was shot and killed through his RV door in the middle of the night when refusing to open his door to banditos on the Baja. Other than that, nothing.

[@citrusretna2088]

@@HighCountryRambler My buddy in Chicago had the same thing happen

[@msimrow]

I had this happen in my RV, the fuel tank vapor locked because of the hot temps. We were told to never use fuel with ethanol in it when the temps get that high.

[@JMaddy-em6oh]

I have some ideas that may help you... retired mechanic here. I wouldn't be driving it to the point of her shutting down as that's too hot and you will destroy your head. I would check the valve lash on your intakes as over tight valves can create overheating. You could even try putting a bottle of liquid copper aka permanate head gasket repair in case of damaged head gasket caused by the over heating. This would be a good and cheaper place to start as I'm from Australia...we know heat. If this fails it could be a water pump or fan. You don't need fancy upgrades if all factory engine parts are working properly she should never overheat. Hope this helps and gives you some ideas.

[@marthat4258]

Please do not take Clementine to Mexico! If she breaks down there you might be in a world of trouble. Finding a reputable mechanic in Mexico might be a little hard to do if you don't speak the language.

[@kasoro5261]

Those guys from Tread The Globe youtube channel know a good one close to Thiuana

[@DanielleGlick]

I'm in disbelief that breaking down on these roads didn't make them realize how much worse the same scenario would be in Mexico!

[@audhdcreativity5899]

I don't understand this comment. Of COURSE there are reputable, excellent car mechanics in Mexico. They have millions of people and they all use vehicles in one way or another, and when they break down, they get fixed.

[@audhdcreativity5899]

I don't understand this comment. Of COURSE there are reputable, excellent car mechanics in Mexico. They have millions of people and they all use vehicles in one way or another, and when they break down, they get fixed.

[@audhdcreativity5899]

I've lived in Mexico, and traveled all over Mexico in my car, with my child. We were careful, we avoided certain danger and were totally safe. Mexican people are very kind and hardworking.

[@airstreamer]

Smart thinking un-hooking Ruby! Glad you are continuing your final road trip. - Hope the new gadget helps out! - Michelle

[@thehemiolds455]

Hey yall, consider upgrading the radiator for more capacity an putting a extra auxiliar cooling fan. That would help a lot😎👍

[@sheilaathay2034]

I agree. They need a giant radiator . We did. We never overheated. In my old jeep too. Giant radiators save the day

[@jasonfrye6473]

Yep, 👍 Totally agree 💯, seems like at least one of the repair shops should have recommended an oversized large capacity radiator? Hopefully he's running the heater on floor or vent and not defrost? Most vehicles will run the A.C. pump to remove the moisture in the air blowing on windshield...they probably realize that

[@KENNEY1023]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@thehemiolds455]

Especially when they're towing the ruby, maybe putting a 5 gl auxiliary water tank an putting sprayers across the radiator for last resort to get a safe place.😎👌

[@crystalgolden9492]

I would definitely check your fan clutch, if it is wearing out or dead the fan won't spin and won't bring in fresh air. But ultimately if it's hot out there isn't anywhere for the heat to go. I would probably change route and maybe head up towards Canada and the Rockies rather than Mexico. Safe travels from a fellow camper and van traveler!!

[@frankietorres6740]

We love your videos. Life is a journey and we really enjoy watching yours.

[@traveltrailerlife]

Limp mode is a safety feature that activates when a car's electronic control unit (ECU) detects that something isn't working as it should. This can happen when a car overheats due to a number of reasons, including: Coolant leaks Faulty thermostat Malfunctioning radiator fan Low engine oil, transmission fluid, or coolant levels Dirty air filter Faulty fuel injectors or coil packs Malfunctioning sensors, such as the MAF, MAP, or TPS Transmission errors, such as when the gearbox can't change gears properly

[@williamwade1898]

Thanks for showing reality of travel. I have anxiety about it and watching your calm demeanor handling these things reminds me, it will be OK! Thanks again all the great videos.

[@SoxRoxBoston]

Wow... Clementine must have overheard you saying that you are quitting Van Life and got mad 😠 Good luck for the rest of the trip. I think that your plan will work out 🤞

[@yardboy3955]

You two are great together, you have each other to keep going, good energy and humor. You got lot of memories, Good luck!

[@dicebed]

It's June! Go North! Go North! Go back to Colorado! Spend the summer in the mountains! Ha Ha - love you guys, no matter where you want to go 🙂

[@smoky812]

Just finding your channel, loving it so far. If overheating somewhat like this, ideally remove the radiator and wash it with some ac coil cleaner...or back wash it with a hose, remember they work off airflow to cool. A lot of driving = lots of bugs and small debris

[@jeffhampton2767]

The New Zealand family is in Yellowstone right now. Maybe you should head north and meet up with them, and their weather in Yellowstone is only in the low 70s. When will you ever learn that in the winter you stay South and in the summer you go north ❤

[@JulieBeyerRDN]

Australian?

[@markp-yt6bv]

I have had that problem in the past, aluminium radiators really help dissipate heat much faster . Also I installed a small water spray system to put water through the radiator fin's Made a hugh difference . I used the on board water pump for the water system in the motorhome and pressure cleaner tip to disperse the water. Does not use much water, just kick it on when your temps start to climb. My motorhome was a 36 ft diesel push, only 5.9 litres, pulling a 20 ft enclosed trailer with a jeep and motorcycle plus to much other stuff. I did this in the high mountains, it really worked good.

[@danmontondo6056]

When will you guys learn go north in the summer and south in the winter! Well at least it makes for interesting videos.

[@thetravellingpicker5096]

I think you're vapor locking. Fuel delivery gets too hot. Might need to add an electric fan. Cuts out and shuts down, then will start and run fine for a bit then shut down again.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

No, that's not it.

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Not sure what they did for the conversion but they should have used an in tank fuel pump and they generally do not vapor lock. They are under higher pressure as well versus the older carbed vehicles. I think they had a later model early LS fuel injected motor in it....

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

@rvninnorthcarolina3377 you are correct. Vapor lock has not been a thing for 30 years or so. It's just hard for people to let go of their anecdotal experiences. It's usually old people that make this comment.

[@michelereyes]

You guys have such GREAT attitudes! 🎉 We are 6 years full time and we also broke down but in the California desert, yikes 106°...please be careful in Mexico, it's not what it used to be, Southern Cali too, lots of theft and assaults.

[@marieneu264]

They have great attitudes because they’re getting paid to do this and all their RV issues provide content they didn’t have to plan, research, or think about. The more they break down, the more hate comments and suggestions they get, which helps their algorithm.

[@rockstarfan886]

I'm in Tucson and a mechanic if your in the area and have trouble I would love to check out clementine I'm curious if you have a single cooling fan or dual fans because with a/c you should always have 2 fans

[@kevinsands6769]

What about the fuel line? I assume that engine came out of a truck. So the fuel line to the throttle body may have rerouted too close to the exhaust and when it's extra hot the fuel is getting vaporized. Used to happen in old cars a ton.

[@ireneeickenhorst2326]

@@kevinsands6769 my bet is you are 100% right back in the day some different things in fuel line to keep cool. My husband put an electric fuel pump on our class A 1985 way back when. When it happen to us he said be patient when it cools down it start and it did also no more trouble whole trip.

[@sharonlundquist8433]

Hate to tell you this but you really picked a bad time of the year to be traveling in Texas, Arizona and California. I live in a city called Bullhead City, AZ. Our temps run anywhere from 106 to 120 degrees in the summer. I hope Clementine makes it okay. Great video this week.

[@paulreiche2746]

Not only a bad time----a REALLY stupid time!

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Allison and Eric. As I commented before, the van I was in, coming back from El Paso to Midland, after a visit to Cuidad Juárez, broke down in the desert. It was back in the 1990s, so not unlike your issue. We made sure we got right off the side of the road, away from oncoming trucks. Our good Samaritan was a WW2 US veteran airman, who had flown in planes from UK and turned devout Christian after what he saw. We got a lift to the next town to get assistance. I was surprised you took on thus trip. Even back then I hired a modern vehicle for the next trip, to a cave in New Mexico.

[@lappy0749]

I must say, you two have managed to keep your positive side showing to us viewers, for the most part, while going through some VERY frustrating break downs! I can definitely see why you are ready to hang up RVing! It was fun, but having too many mechanical issues is enough to drive anyone nuts! Maybe retire Clementine to only your local campgrounds after this last trip? Looking forward to seeing what's next for you! Wishing you luck! Your best fans from Pittsburgh!

[@camrodger8638]

Perhaps consider a cooling system flush done by a reputable mechanic. The components seem to be functioning properly, just at a lower capacity. A partially plugged radiator would present a problem like this. Also consider replacing the thermostat, or even removing the thermostat until the 100 degree weather is finished. Best of luck.

[@jesusstormteam11]

I don't know if it's still carbureted, but a old school problem is fuel boiling in the carburetor if you don't run a spacer under the Carb they sell aluminum one's from 1/2" to 1" it was a common problem "back in the day when I was young I'm not a kid anymore, but sometimes".

[@kevinh2955]

Some easy tips for keeping Clementine 'cool' - or at least cooler.... Use 70% water - 30% antifreeze. Water is a better conductor of heat so it will pull more heat out of the engine and reject it better through the radiator. Add a pint of 'Water Wetter' to the coolant. It is an additive that helps the water not boil as easy (as it can do when flowing through the heads) and thus also allow more heat to be pulled out of the motor. Liquid water absorbs more heat that water vapor, so keeping the water in liquid form helps the flow of heat out of the engine. I recommend both these things. I have driven cars for 40 years that have marginal cooling systems (classic cars) and doing these things helps a great deal. Good luck -

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Not sure what you have on the rig, but you may want an external trans cooler, an oil cooler and maybe a larger radiator (5 core maybe?...I think they make a big block radiator for that year that is stock). That 70's van was not really designed for the payload you are towing...sorry. But you can make it work for you with some cooling system adds. Today's vehicles have external oil coolers and even trans coolers are part of the design. Yes the later model GM engine you have will cut power when it starts to overheat..runs low on oil, etc. Dont give up on it, just make it right! Since I no longer have kids summer schedules to work around to take my vacations, I do not go camping in the summer. I spend that time on a cruise, resorts or other places that have nice pools, bars and restaurants. Spring and Fall are my preferred RV times!

[@jerrihadding2534]

Many years ago my partner and I and our dog made a road trip through the Western states in a borrowed VW Camper Van. Our first goal was our reservation at the Grand Canyon, Arizona. We were traveling from Santa Cruz California, with a stop over at Yosemite, and then a drive through Death Valley. Midway through Death Valley our van decided that enough was enough. First the air conditioning gave up, then the engine over-heated. So there we sat. Temperature in the low hundreds and no other idiots driving by to give us a hand. Mind you, this was YEARS before the advent of mobile phones. So we used nearly every water resource we had to thoroughly wet towels and draped them lavishly over our dog and ourselves. Once the engine had cooled, we then drove moistly and cautiously onward.

[@vickyrun8796]

You earned you name today - the endless adventure - you didn't give up and you kept going. Bravo! Looking forward to some epic videos from Arizona, California and Mexico!

[@jaredford8440]

❤️👋🇳🇿 NZ

[@drivepro1]

Ive had a similar issue with a van here in New Zealand. My problem was a faulty viscous fan clutch. It had failed and would basically stop spinning at higher revs, but when idling, it would look like it was spinning fine. In cold temps or at lower speeds the engine temperature was fine, on hot days or at higher speeds it would overheat. Temporary fix was to whack a bolt right through the viscous fan so it was permanently locked and was always spinning, until i was able to find a replacement.

[@NielBohr]

My wife and I also drive a RV and the first thing we both said when your RV started to overheat is, "Unhitch your truck" as that extra weight no doubt is one of the main reasons the engine is overheating. We then watched you for hours and then finally you did it and low and behold it helped you lower the temp on your RV Engines. We both kinda laugh saying, why did you not do that first? All good, wish the best for both of you.

[@teressarenslow5992]

Clementine is having fits because she knows you're not going to take her across the country anymore! I absolutely love Clementine!

[@kadven6447]

When it's that hot and overheating take the thermostat out and you will be fine. Probably an air flow issue or radiator serviced. best regards!

[@ronbrochu7505]

As the owner of a 45-year old Minnie Winnie (Dodge chassis) , I'd suggest not pushing the limits of old, tired technology when it's 104 degrees. You'll be disappointed with the outcome every time.

[@Geronimo1501st]

Beef up transmission cooler , your radiator, radiator reservoir and fan . These minor and easy things will solve your over heating issues. I promise. ❤

[@CookingAroundTheWorld]

Awwww...when Eric said 'Bye Bye"...the look of resignation on his face was a heartbreaker.....I really hope things improve.

[@jaredford8440]

They will 💯🌺 definitely a tough year to be Eric

[@byronmoon8351]

Put a new thermostat in it and check your heater hoses and both radiator hoses

[@ireneeickenhorst2326]

My guess is it’s a Chevy which is great but due tend to vapor lock in the heat once they cool down will restart. My husband fixed this after it happen to our 1985 class A many years ago with an electric fuel pump.

[@JoeyJackson-200T]

Hope the trip gets better. So sorry you guys are giving up on RV living. I rather enjoyed your adventures

[@zachlafond2652]

That engine is working so hard lugging all your crap and hauling a small truck behind it. #1 thing you should have done is disconnect that truck and drive it. That probably would have helped a ton. A bigger radiator might help too. If it was me i would not be towing with that in the heat.

[@MyBackyardScience]

I've driven a lot of clunkers over the years. Driving in the summer with the heat blasting to try and cool the engine, sure brings back memories! 😅

[@marybell6325]

You have old fashion AC. the little windows on the doors . Open them and point them at you ..of course only works while you are driving ..

[@richardmoore2590]

The endless adventure is truly the endless adventure. Praying for a positive outcome 🙏 Love you guys❤️

[@romantower]

I had the same problems in my 1991 Dodge B2 50 and I installed electric fans and that solved my heating issues.

[@johnleach740]

Check to see if you could put an oil cooler on for engine oil. Also is your radiator fan big enough.

[@lpittman1509]

Best of luck to you on your farewell voyage!

[@CanadianDivergent]

Thanks for your vids, thanks to them I have decided to go with a Sprinter instead of an RV. 😄

[@monchichisossik6011]

Just wanted to say my husband and I LOVE WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL!!!!! 🥰 pure joy!

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Excellent guys, stay safe and have fun 👍❤️❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@michielmeijer5653]

Don't give up on Clem! You put so much soul and good vibes into her. She ust needs help getting temperature and fuel delivery under control. Other than that she's proved herself. Adding stuff isn't as hard as fixing stuff.

[@robertdragoff6909]

You guys did exactly what I hoped you would. I was driving a car that was overheating and on instinct I rolled the windows down and cranked the heat up….. Luckily the problem fixed itself and I rolled the windows up and switched to air conditioning

[@retired815]

I've experienced the same situation. What helps is putting your fan on high ,full heat and full defrost of course with both windows open, that should help keep the engine cooler.Good luck👍

[@KENNEY1023]

Fuel also vapor locks when it gets to hot. We have this issue in Southwest Florida when it gets above 100.

[@mpat100]

Blessings for your R..V to keep running safely and well

[@nathan.brazil780]

Most likely the reason it is losing power and shutting down is the heat in the engine bay is so much it is causing a heat soak condition. The air temp is reaching high enough for the fuel in the fuel line to vaporize causing a vapor lock condition. Once it cools down some it liquefies again and will run until it gets got again

[@JustinBrehm]

I am commenting while playing the beginning, you put a lot of work into her but I think she just said I'm done I had enough which is very unfortunate I can't wait to watch more of your videos though

[@brendacostte9652]

Brings back memories of my childhood, breaken down van was part of traveling for me. 😂 So glad everything worked out for you guys stay safe! ❤❤

[@vickibyrd7559]

Bless your hearts. It’s good to know when you’re done. Now on to the next big adventure. ♥️

[@JanealJohnson]

when I was about 14, my parents and I did a road trip to Kansas with a little Champion Motorhome. It kept breaking down along the way. there was no cell phones then, my dad had to hitch hike to the next town and get tow trucks. I recall getting to stay at little motels and swim everywhere with my dad. I learned to swim that summer. It was amazing for me, even with the breakdowns, but I didn't know the risks etc being autistic and young. But it all worked out in the end.

[@mxyzptlyk]

The seat belt seems to be super-effective in stopping you breaking ribs and biting the steering wheel in the event of a instant stop (crash).

[@tjellis1479]

Water Spray radiator....it can help coolant.

[@AutoHrycFix]

Hey guys! Just a suggestion but if you know she likes to over heat maybe you should install an auxiliary fan on a switch and turn it on when she begins to overheat. Just want to help you out! Drive safely you guys got this

[@thedriver02]

Did you check the coolant? also that engine uses 2 electric fans on the rad and also a heavy duty clutch fan on the water pump. If your not using the clutch fan I highly recommend you add one. That engine compartment is tiny compared to one of the trucks the engine came from, it needs all the cooling it can get.

[@davesnothere3495]

seams like vapor lock. do you have a fuel return? I take it as you have a check eng. light in a 76? interesting.

[@deweyperez4863]

Not sure if you read these comments but I'll throw my 2 cents in.... I agree with a previous comment about adding a transmission cooler. I'd also upgrade your radiator. Aluminum and multi-core . Also, double electric fan. I'm not really sure what you're running other than the LS swap. BTW.... my wife and I really enjoy your channel

[@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725]

Ok share more info! Like is the fan blowing? Is your temp gauge slowly climbing? It comes down to fan clutch, thermostat maybe radiator passage restricted. A water pump with low flow is a long shot. Need to verify all that working correctly. That should be a 4 core radiator so you should be fine even in high heat. Hope u get it fixed But should also stop by a shop with good reviews to diagnose issue.

[@kathykeene2092]

Baja is hot too. I don’t recommend going to Mexico in the summer. Plant yourselves at a resort campground and explore.

[@karlajones9524]

I had a ford Pinto that hated hot weather...it would vapor lock... I'd have to pull off side of the road until it would cool down...once it would cool it would go for awhile and vapor lock again....once i got out of the heat car ran fine....it loved cold weather...hope yours will be ok...safe travels...

[@rockridgechessclub8074]

I started watching you guys when we bought our RV a year or two ago. We sold that RV this past weekend, and it never looked so good.

[@tammaralongman6791]

We drove that trip last June/July it was hot we would leave at 5am and stop at 2pm for the day but we got there. Good luck ❤

[@Spielmanjon]

I had a 1989 BMW 325IM that was no problem until it was hot outside. When it was, I had to crank the heat, to help bleed it off the engine. It sucks but it works pretty well. Of course I was not trying to sleep in it though.. Windows open... Sunroof open, and an ice cold Roadie...

[@johnmechetti2097]

Years ago I came across the desert super hot with a 61 Chevy pulling a fairly heavy U-Haul and same as you I would go for 30 minutes overheat add water and go another 30 minutes. A mechanic suggested I needed a 7 tube radiator and a transmission cooler so I had it installed and didn't have any issues after that. In Phoenix it was 112 Deg F. This was 1971 it cost $150 for this mechanical work.

[@jasoncollins5133]

It is mind boggling how much money and time went into that RV! Absolutely bananas. It has essentially been built NEW from the ground up and inside-out. How can it fail so miserably so often? Especially the engine! That must have cost a mint. Yikes! I have to admit I am really looking forward to your adventures without that heap.

[@brandonstewart7145]

I don't think it's the RV fault, I think it's the people that they have had work on it/build the engine.

[@matthewcain7324]

They keep picking the wrong mechanics.

[@R3lyc]

Assuming everything is working I’d bet they used the stock or a stock sized rad. It might be too small for the load. That is a giant box on wheels, and then it’s towing 2k lbs on top of that in 100 degree weather. If the mechanic put an electric fan on it I’d rig up a manual override and maybe even add a pusher fan.

[@stevecagle2317]

May I suggest a "Groundhog Day" exit for Clementine? Find a gravel pit, set up cameras, and rig her to drive off the rim with multiple camera angles (setting her up with pyrotechnics to explode is optional).😅

[@1962Jocko]

10 years ago, we rolled into the Tucumcari NM KOA after having 2 blowouts in one day - the second time was the pasenger front - We came in on a big Pink heavy duty tow truck and the KOA folks and other campers treated us like celebreties. You may have missed out, as we got free drinks from other campers and the KOA gave us vouchers for free breakfast the next day

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

Curious to know if your radiator has electric fans or a clutch style fan off the motor. Electric fans are highly effective and can be set to turn on/off before the problem temperature gets reached.

[@chrismccray361]

Allisons hair is the main character in the intro 👍

[@JackieScoggins]

Hello from Chattanooga Tennessee. Wishing yawl safe travels. 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

[@debrod3151]

I didn’t even notice clamintines hood was up I thought that was her constant state I didn’t realise it went down

[@davidalexander4043]

put in electric fan for the radiator help cool

[@adriannurse1502]

I feel so bad for you guys. Have you tried getting a bigger radiator? Most radiators are a two core radiator. You can get a four core for additional cooling power.

[@newenglandbiker2220]

I was traveling on the salt flats once at 105 degrees. A gas station attendant gave me what seemed to be a burlap bag filled with water. He placed it in front of my radiator. Never overheated. Just saying.

[@mcooper5929]

Crazy as it sounds had same problem. Turned out it was radiator cap was bad.

[@andrewpilcher8740]

Find a nice safe spot to stow the RV. Buy a plane ticket. Head over to Europe and relive the glory travel days!!!