What’s Going On With Our VINTAGE RV?? Huge Update + An Animal Broke In!

[@russelldesabre9530]

Get a parts list of EVERYTHING that they changed and keep it in the camper…it will allow the next mechanic to work on to know what was changed….they will thank you (makes their job MUCH easier).

[@handyj5700]

Looks like an LS, plenty of parts anywhere they go.

[@russelldesabre9530]

@@handyj5700 yes I know…but without a parts list the next tech that works on it won’t know what other parts were changed(what year engine,what computer is controling the fuel injection)…it’s not like they can look at the tag and get that information….whenever you modify a vehicle it’s always a good idea to keep a parts list for the next person who works on it (or owns it for that matter)

[@jimwednt1229]

A piece of paper with the words EVERYTHING HAS BEEN WORKED ON ! 😂😂

[@SoxRoxBoston]

Thanks for the update on Clementine. Hopefully this will be the last issues with the engine🙏

[@TheKimerson]

I think you absolutely did the right thing by putting in a new engine instead of scrapping the project. You guys put a lot of hours of hard work, sweat and even tears into restoring Clementine and why would you want to do that again I wish you the best of luck on that new engine because I miss Clementine too!

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

Totally agree, would be such a shame to see her go after all that time and effort. We're in a similar boat with major renovations.

[@ericnotmetcalf3768]

Don’t ever give up on Clementine. She’s why I started watching.

[@allanmacbadger5692]

You are very patient, that garage is taking so long to complete the work, they are taking the piss, and as for not covering the engine compartment to stop animals getting inside, that just shows they have zero customer consideration, they need a good enima to sort them out.

[@jimandsniffers9408]

I drive my Semi Truck through Chicago every week at 12 to 2 am 45 minutes it takes God bless Merry Christmas ⛄🎄✝️🇺🇸

[@tfayegriffin]

Land, sea or air, no matter the vehicle or vessel, I am an Endless Adventure fan. You were the very first travel vlog I subscribed to and I still enjoy it immensely. Although I will admit having a soft spot for Clementine. She’s a beaut!

[@Theendlessadventure]

That's amazing - so happy you've stuck around for all the crazy adventures! Hopefully we'll be back in Clementine soon enough 🤞🤞

[@830rpn]

Best quote "We can't please everyone so we are going to please ourselves." True and funny (out of context). Love it!

[@azbababooey]

In Chicago, when you street park in the city, you place your bumper against the car in front and push, then do the same in the rear and make your space fit.

[@annehoog]

I can't fathom having a car or camper at the mechanic for that long. It surprised me when the Beans had theirs at the mechanics for that long as well. Here in the Netherlands you make an appointment and they usually have the work done the following day or like three days at a maximum giving you a replacement vehicle in the meantime. What 's up with mechanics in the states that it would take that long?

[@kelson63100]

From the opening scenes when you showed the engine, all I could think was “all those openings are just waiting for some creature to come in and ruin the interior”. I hope there is no more damage!

[@dragonflydreamer7269]

So nice to see Clementine again! Sending positive vibes your way that all goes well and your travelling remains a grest adventure!!!

[@inthesun3884]

They’re both nice but Clementine was just so personalized, warm and beautiful. Hope you get her safely back on the road soon.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Ya'll are a so b-b-b-brave...it's sooooo c-c-c-cold up north! I left PA in mid November. I was freezing! 🥶 BUT I'm rooting for Clementine!!! Rah Rah Rah Clementine! Soon, you willbe hitting the pavement again!! 🍊 🏞🏕

[@webb1141]

As long as y'all are comfortable. It does not matter about what observers from the outside like or dislike.

[@Jay-uw2eb]

You can please all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time. Just do what makes you happy 🤗

[@ADayInTheLifeOfAnADHDer]

🎼 *sings* 🎵 Sweeeeet Cleeementiiiine.... Bap ba bah.... Goodtimes never seemed so good, so good so good! 🎶

[@petesperfectpod]

Wasn’t there some kind of contract that said something like “Work to be completed within 6 month period”? They’re only putting a new engine in, should take a week at max. I wouldn’t trust them to organise a piss-up in a brewery having watched this. I would suggest finding someone who knows what they are doing, because these people are just taking you for a ride. You need to sue them for damages to the RV also. It’s terrible.

[@DnLAutoSales]

Gotta love an LS SWAP! Nice job Guys!

[@rebeccarendle3706]

I would totally stress about the animal issue in Clementine. Can't the garage guys just put the cover over when they aren't working? They don't need to screw it in, just place it over to stop animals going in around the motor. If the critters go up on your bed and pee on the mattress 😭...and in a few months they can do so much more damage to the back.

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

Exactly this! Those rodents can do some major damage! We had loads of wires chewed on our motorhome recently.

[@rtshort]

I think they are getting the "shaft" from that garage. They could/should have had that engine installed in less than a month AND kept it covered as you say to keep the critters out.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

@@JoeandEmmaLee oh no. Sorry to hear that

[@clarkleakins879]

Very likely a feral cat slumbers on the sofa.

[@dobiebloke9311]

Rebecca Rendle - I agree with every point you made.

[@corysgarage3928]

Your doing the right thing with the lsswap. It going to be way more enjoyable, also reliability will be great! I’ll be doing that to my 79 Class c Motorhome in the future.

[@Greeningdon]

Your Chicago parking experience is also portrayed in the film 'While You Were Sleeping'... 😆

[@martinbsmith3]

Hoping your lines were already drained enough that nothing bad happened and Clementine is safe and sound!

[@Marmaleenie]

Aww, you gave some feral cat a nice place to sleep. ❤

[@Matthew4TheWin]

I hope this engine rebuild works out finally and you can achieve your travel goals. Clementine is so much more photogenic than that big black trailer thing. Good luck! I think you are the only channel that I discovered in lockdown that I’m still invested in. Love watching you guys. Take care Matthew Manchester 🇬🇧

[@priscillachapman9145]

If you like vintage check out ExPAWERS- Nick and Sarah. They travel in Europe in a 36 year old high top van.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks so much, Matthew! Hopefully we can be back in our little vintage beauty soon!

[@CarinaPiersay]

Allison…. NICE singing 😜!!! Merry Christmas 🎄 you two nutty kids!

[@buildanadventure]

So good to see Clementine again! And yay for Chicago, I bet it’s magical during the holidays! Safe travels! -Ben and Ang

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Thank for the update on Clementine 😮,Alison can fully under your sadness at leaving her again,and the shock that Some “Animal has moved in ,making a huge mess of your Beautiful interior 🤦‍♀️🥹.🙏🙏🙏🙏 that its not going to get worse and no more damage is done . Hope the the Garage can close it off very soon , but please maybe ask them to check before hand that No animal stuck inside 🤔. Upwards & Onwards 🙏your both re- united very soon with your Pride & joy Clementine 💕. Safe travels 🥰

[@CwiklaGarage]

That new engine and trans combo is a very reliable and tough setup. I have a truck with the same engine and trans and I pull my 10k pound camper at 85mph

[@Theendlessadventure]

Awesome to hear! We can't even imagine what it'll be like to have her drive reliably over 55mph 😅

[@jackwmoody]

So happy when your video drops!

[@worldtraveler84]

Get your money back from whoever rebuilt that old engine.

[@annettesmith1594]

Heads up! We bought a new ? Rebuild engine, not long after the Big C. , please watch the heat gage, and everything else. There’s a lot of problems with them , because people didn’t want to go back to work then and there’s a lot wrong with them. We had to have ours replaced again. So keep close eye out, and make sure you have good warranty. We’re good now second time with a crate engine. Safe travels and best wishes from two show mes to two more show mes. lol .

[@atllauren]

It was the shop they are at now…hopefully they got some kind of discount or refund for that original work. The shop seems like a pain to me. They missed stuff with the first job, Clementine got hit by a truck while on the lot, and now seemingly has a critter living it bc it’s left open on an outdoor lot. I hope the shop is giving them a good warranty at least.

[@robertdragoff6909]

I think that shop’s catch phrase is…. We get it right the second time! But it looks like it’s much better than the previous install…

[@TsunamiKitten56]

@@robertdragoff6909 that's most shops tho bud 😂

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

I agree, hopefully they asked for a huge discount. Here in Aussie , you get taken to small claims tribunal, or ACCC if you are a dodgy brother.

[@bcrummie]

I'm happy you guys are getting Clementine fixed! Safe travels.

[@jackjones5314]

Reminds me of the movie The Money Pit. When you are all done you will have an old RV with a used engine and transmission, approaching the cost of a new one. Engines get changed and upgraded all the time; it has taken so long already, why would they need it for a 500-mile checkout? I agree with your idea of what the average person would do.

[@jackjones5314]

@@J.R._ I got it. But after the refurb, and 1st engine rebuild it was a good idea; now it needs a new engine which doesn't belong in it so its mods and the required addition of a computer all in a still old RV... the problems have only begun. They have proven they don't need it for fun.

[@thomasmurray4407]

The water pump can cost $200 to $300 alone to replace. A wet flush toilet has a valve that can have water in it. Also all water traps under sinks if not drained can freeze. The most difficult to repair can be water lines that pass through or behind cabinets. They can have a low spot that can retain water and freeze and split open. Blowing out the water system with low pressure air is a good idea and cheap to do. You just need an air adapter that screws in to the "city" water connection. Don,t forget to drain the water heater. Cheaper that filling it with 5 gallons of plumbing anti-freeze. Tom in Canada at the NB-NS border.

[@thedriver02]

The engine itself is definitely a good upgrade, but if your using another aftermarket ecu you may end up with similar tuning and driveability issues. Good luck!

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Eric and Allison What a bum deal you can't just sit tight in where your Rv is and just talk to the people who are fixing it and stay that way you can save money and know that your Rv is safe with you

[@gavinbruce6656]

Engine rebuild now looks shiny.

[@brucesamuelson7541]

Nice upgrades but should've went with a brand new crate engine. Get the obd2 Bluetooth tells you everything mileage performance etc. Good luck happy trails! 😊

[@jerald11050]

Enjoy all your videos. I have a CanAm Spyder and traveling is fun but at 73, fun is fun lol

[@FloridaandBeyond]

You have our luck! There is a saying lucky in love, but not in life. I guess some people only get one. Hopefully, our luck changes one day, and we get both! 🙂

[@dres111]

Don't skip Connecticut. Everyone seems to just drive through, Mystic is a great stop to explore

[@justramblinaround]

Just love following both of you. Enjoy how fun and real you both are and your sense of humor. Not holding back what comes to your mind first is a plus. You make me laugh out loud often which is an added bonus on your adventures!! Thx!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thank you so much for the comment! 🥰 We're so happy to have you adventuring with us goofballs!

[@victordominguez9860]

Still think 17 minutes to watch you guys isn’t enough I’m sorry you guys are really cool and nice people

[@Theendlessadventure]

Haha, thanks!

[@janadachingwa9234]

Clementine is a wonderful travel trailer and it should be ready to be on the road after Christmas. Stay safe. Walk in Peace.

[@shawnrodgers5612]

If the shop gets that LS and tranny dialed in you will not be disappointed in the new power train that setup is almost bomb proof when done right there will be bugs to work out. It should be worth it.

[@marioleonard5328]

"Back in her...." -Allison Allison you Crack me up. Love you guys!

[@dragonmac1234]

I think it's a good idea to give the mechanics time to give Clementine the attention she needs. I like Clementine, but in my opinion the journey is more interesting (to me at least) than the vehicle you use to move from point A to B. When you said it's 25 degrees I thought to myself that's tee shirt and shorts weather, forgetting you use the Fahrenheit scale not Celsius 😁

[@DNsRoom]

Next time you are in Chicago, you should ride the CTA.

[@KENNEY1023]

I miss Clementine. You've put your heart and soul into Clementine

[@haleyhall3246]

I think you guys should just travel however you want! I just enjoy seeing the places you go. Do it your own way. Also Allison is hilarious

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

Totally this! As long as there happy and traveling, it’s all good!

[@nujayfabrication8089]

Going LS in Clementine was for sure the way to go ! I love the Black Series and Chuck but Clementine and Ruby you just can't beat that pair . You will not be disappointed in Clementine after the engine swap . I love ya'lls taste in vehicles !!

[@critterkarma]

The taxidermy creatures in the Portland Airport, might possibly come from LL Bean. When you go to Freeport, and visit the iconic store, you might still see a tableaux of Maine critters in the front lobby, which was a regular year round feature.

[@judithgreen3689]

I’m thinking save Clementine for your grand 50 state tour - & find some other adventure - perhaps Ruby your Jeep down to BaJa with a tent until Clementine is ready? Or Florida with Jeep & tent, if closer -until Clementine is done?

[@bekimoore8761]

I loved seeing Ruby and Clementine. You both worked so hard on her. I hope that you will soon be back in her to continue you travels around the country. Your endless adventures are always great but I know you will be much happier when you are traveling with her and Ruby again.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks, Beki! We can't wait for her to get all fixed up soon so we can finally go on adventures with her and Ruby. They're our little dream team 😍

[@bekimoore8761]

@@Theendlessadventure Oh I am so happy for you both! :)

[@meganb6973]

So glad to hear there is some progress on clementine. Maine is definitely too cold for winter. I recommend moss Utah or Nevada this time if year for camping in an rv. Hope you find someplace reasonably priced for the meantime

[@BeccahMitten]

All the storage and vehicles have to add up quickly. I feel for ya guys!

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

Right!?

[@-RONNIE]

I really can't believe it's taking that long to fix the RV I mean what are the mechanics doing day-to-day on it. How many people is working on it. I just hope everything works out for the best really soon for you both 👍🏻

[@cindland]

They don’t make extra money on the extra labor. It’s usually an inclusive price to install. So they do the smaller better paying jobs first. If you laid by the hour you could never afford to install an engine. In some cases they have to take it out multiple times

[@jj-if6it]

I've never heard of work taking this long

[@breakdownbill1]

@@jj-if6itI have a Honda xr650l 2021 model broke down 5 months ago still in the shop,they are just now in the process of rebuilding the motor. The place I bought it had 1 mechanic that is backed up so long they cannot accept my bike for repair. The shop I have it in has only 2 mechanics and fixed 16 bikes before getting to mine.

[@jobarnes5683]

Your Endless Adventures have now become part of our lives! Always in anticipation with each of your episodes. Just love every aspect of seeing your experiences in all your different camping, travelling styles. Learning so much of USA through your eyes as well. We’re caravaners in Australia and can identify so much with you, though I think you guys were very brave camping in Maine in the freezing cold! Good luck with Clementine too but enjoy all those alternative arrangements! Never a dull moment! Jo

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks, Jo! We've hated having Clementine in the shop so much, but we're loving all the random experiences it's forced us to have. Hopefully one day we can get over to Australia for a road trip - we definitely didn't see enough last time we visited 😍

[@DavidHBurkart]

Awww... Good 'ol Ruby Sue!!

[@fbr65]

Aww I feel your pain Allison. It has to be so sad leaving Clementine again. Here’s hoping you’re back traveling with her soon!!

[@Theendlessadventure]

We never thought we'd be saying goodbye to Clementine so often when we started this whole renovation. 😔 Hopefully this is the last of the long goodbyes!

[@stephenlittle7534]

Just enjoy yourselves guys have a great Christmas.

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

Oh my you guys! We know the struggles with the vintage motorhomes and wish you the best of luck. We are renovating an 86 on our channel and boy does it drive us crazy. BUT I get it, there's no giving up on them! Cheers!

[@BenJaminn1224]

You guys have quiet the project ahead haha

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh my - you guys have quite a gem there! 😍 We allllmost bought an old Toyota motorhome instead of Clementine, but it was out in CA and someone bought it before we could fly out there to look. Best of luck! We're suuuuper jealous AND suuuuper NOT jealous of your journey ahead 🤣

[@JoeandEmmaLee]

@@Theendlessadventure Ahah fair enough 😂 well if you guys make it to San Diego county feel free to come check it out and park free on our land (ps it borders a winery) cheers!

[@jimenaffpp]

I think it is a very good sign that a living being has taken refuge in Clementine. Surely it has been a forgotten cat and thanks to you, he has had a bit of a pause and a little hope. The dirtiness can be cleaned, and life is irreplaceable. So! There is much less left for new adventures. You haven't had it easy. The road has been long, but like abandoned cats, sometimes life gives us a new opportunity. It is a very good sign, indeed. ❤❤

[@jj-if6it]

cats aren't that dirty

[@isaacbarnette7381]

They did NOT LS swap the RV!! That is epic!!!

[@isaacbarnette7381]

or LS equivalent.

[@ZEVONLIN]

That's the way to repower an older RV! The shop seems to know what they are doing. look forward to future travels in this gem

[@DigitalN]

Glad to see they are almost done swapping in the new motor! Having a modern LS with an ECU will do wonders, I really doubt you'll have any more issues related to the drivetrain with that. But I would definitely ask them if they can re-install the doghouse overnight when they aren't working on it!!

[@adamgatton]

Gonna be a SOLID rig with that LS!

[@LStofer417]

I would like to add that I love the truck and trailer, but I LOOOOOOVEEEEE Clementine. I am so impressed with the whole remodel and everything you guys have put into here. Here is wishing you the best and that you have her back for the New Year.

[@tank75nc]

If you've never been to the high country in NC it is very nice in the winter. Boone is a great little town, Blowing Rock too.

[@pearlcarmichael622]

Love to see Clementine back missed that garl

[@margarethammock799]

I love Clementine and the black series, that truck is amazing!

[@gnomealone350]

I just realized that Allison’s hair matches one of the stripes on Clementine. Completely intentional, no doubt😉!

[@jj-if6it]

You guys seem tense with everything going on, make sure to take time to relax over Christmas!

[@Banagal]

I’m one that enjoys ALL your vehicles including the RV and trailer. Ode to the adventures of travel plans and the unplanned. LOL. So sorry about the critter prints and dirt in Clementine. Sending sympathy and warm thoughts your way. That Ramen looks so yummy I’m about ready to jump on a plane and fly there for dinner! Bye for now…and back to the Endless Adventure….🎉

[@dragon561]

might work if there is room get the garage guys to place a sheet of plywood between the cab and living quarters the critter will still get into the cab but not the back part

[@greggpurviance7252]

Did an LS conversion in my 79 Chevy Silverado. Best decision

[@ashleywtson5788]

LOL last winter I went outside to get something from garage stopped looked an my camper an was like I love you an hugged her my husband was like really really so I know how you feel🤣

[@jagsterr1]

Looks like their dog made your RV a home.

[@xwasp58]

Thank you for the update on Clementine x

[@x35mmman]

that is one nice looking vintage RV

[@donnaadams7620]

Can I just say, at the risk of sounding creepy, Eric your hair in the opening scene was epic! Totaly different look for you, kinda like Jake Gillenhall! Glad Clem is going to be ready to hit the road again after such a long time! Enjoy your holidays!

[@jj-if6it]

yes he should keep the longer hair instead of the shaved/sideswept thing! Looking handsome

[@1981pjt]

I live in Wisconsin and a few weeks ago it got down to 14 hope the water lines are okay

[@marieneu264]

I can’t believe the people working on it didn’t find some way to keep animals out, even with the engine open and exposed. That’s just crazy.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Ya, it was pretty shocking...luckily it doesn't seem like there's any major damage other than the dirty upholstery/linens, but it was definitely not a fun discovery 😔

[@danofiremano]

I hate driving through Chicago on the highway. The ramen looked incredible!

[@cesalt2408]

I proudly wear my Clementine shirt. I'm a firm believer in her value and the wonderful work you guys did. Such fun!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Awww, that's amazing!! Thanks for the support and kind words 🥰

[@dianemcgowan2367]

Wonderful to see Clementine again, and happy to know she is getting better! You guys put so much work into her and making her beautiful, I look forward to your travels with her again.

[@sobe13ful]

Love Clementine 💖

[@TheARGblue]

Honestly I love them both

[@VickisFurBabies3]

Clementine is a Beauty!!

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Adore Clementine!! Cannot wait to see her back where she needs to be! Thank you for yet another awesome video.!😊🙋🏼‍♀️🚐🌏

[@NielBohr]

First let me say my wife and I have loved watching all your videos for many years traveling and we both hope the best for both of you. However we both feel you are being played by the company that has been working on Clementine considering how long it has taken and yet still is not working to standards. I just hope they are not charging you more to install this new engine as they should have been held by law to make certain the last engine worked. Hate to say it but I would not doubt if you have to bring in an Attorney to resolve this for Clementine which is so sad as we all are hoping to still see her back on the roads. No matter what, we wish the best for both of you....

[@anikindall]

You guys have the patience of Job.

[@jj-if6it]

I never saw a moose in Canada either, and we went to a special national park where it's supposed to be easy to spot them! We heard them a lot but not one glimpse.

[@akoepsell6861]

We love Chicago too! Wasabi’s is one of our favorite restaurants for ramen. Loved seeing Clementine and Ruby again.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Glad to know you've experienced the yumminess at Wasabi, too! 🍜

[@davidchilton4301]

We rented the European version of that Mitsubishi Mirage in Portugal. It was great for that context. In the US, not so sure.

[@gailwagner8115]

We have a 1990 b250 van.. I can attest to just wanting to fix it and not wanting something new. Ours is boondocking ready meaning solar panels, good chargers good everything I've made it or place that everything is where it should be for us.. in the meantime we've had three transmissions in that many years and the other day it was leaking again! I think it comes with the older units but then we're not paying your prices either so I guess the inconvenience comes with it but I could do without that.. completely understand! More than I'd like to as a matter of fact.. Roflol

[@beachlife9419]

Nice work guys

[@alohatvn]

I strongly 💪 believe the new engine should work out in Clementine. You should sell or trade in the old engine.

[@breakdownbill1]

I sure feel for you 2 about Clementine. I have a 2021 Honda xr650l in the shop broke down under warranty for 5 months now,they just showed me yesterday the damage that was on the piston head. They will start the rebuild sometime in the near future,,I’m thinking Clementine will be on the road sooner than my bike will. Good luck

[@Theendlessadventure]

Jeez, so sorry to hear you're in mechanic limbo like us. 😕 Hopefully you get your bike back soon enough!

[@buyerclub2]

Every time you visit the mechanic working on Clementine, I get nervous. Hope you have seriously vetted them. IMO, (not knowing any of the details), this replacement engine install is taking much to long. I would have thought, two to three weeks, not many months. Good luck, BTW, nothing wrong with continuing to use the trailer until its done. Just continue to make interesting videos, and stay warm

[@AL-grhvc]

I live in Turkey, and the more I see the way these mechanics work in the US, the more I am grateful for the ones we have over here. That engine would be ready in max 10 days here, and the staff would be considerate enough to cover back of the van against intruders cause the sentiment they have is; 'any damage caused at my place is my responsibility.'

[@damienlu7318]

@@AL-grhvc "Yeah because this one mechanic is definitely a representation of every mechanic in this country"

[@doral98]

That's a Flintstone mobile that's where you put your feet to Pedal

[@dbaird8784]

The LS engine was definitely the way to go.