This Might Be THE END | Quitting Fulltime RV Life in a Truck Camper

[@JamieOre]

PLEASE DON'T END THE CHANNEL! It's my new favorite and different than other channels I've seen! 😢

[@CandEAdventures]

🙏🙏🥹thank you so much !!!

[@matthewford9216]

For a quick fix to keep your adventure going, attach the bracket to the vertical area by the tail light of the truck, then hook it up. You can make a permanent repair when you get home.

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s a solid plan!

[@redgrappler]

Hafa Adai. On a positive note, your videos are popping up on my KZbin feed way more consistent then ever. Keep on trucking!

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s awesome to hear !! Maybe the algorithm is warming up to us!! We are east bound and down loaded up and trucking !! 🤣

[@Islandgirl671]

Thanks!

[@JK-ee4ez]

Just started watching your RV camping adventures, enjoy your youth and adventure. Here I am at 56 years old, only wish I had your youth and sense of adventure. Keep up the good video and stay safe.

[@CandEAdventures]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for coming along for the ride !

[@getfreethenrv815]

You’ve probably already decided and are on your way. But in case you still need ideas here goes. I’d consider buying a 3/4” treated plywood. Cut it to fit that whole area underneath. 20”x5’ or whatever yours is. Find 1-2’ long metal plate to sandwich between existing camper and new ply and Screw/glue it together. Reattach the tie bracket. I would also try to figure out where that hole is in the inside of the camper (maybe inside cabinetry?) and put a 4” to 6“ x 2‘ metal plate and or treated wood there as well. If you’ve got the inside and the exterior underside supported then put stainless bolts nuts and lockwashers through it along with the bracket. I hope this makes sense. If you are still in the mood to do Baja go for it but like you said if you feel more peace with going back home, then hightail it back to the states.

[@CandEAdventures]

The hard part is it’s on a corner and the edge of the camper with no space above it. We will probably have to remove the cabinets or something when we get to a place to stay for a while. We do need to cover up the new hole into our cabinets though😂🙏

[@andrewpatterson1912]

We love you guys! I'm hoping something gets figured out. I really enjoy your videos.

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you for the kind words !! We are still limping along ! Thank you for watching and commenting , it helps a lot with a channel our size !! 🙏

[@light4431]

Lol the Leche Busta demalanga par made me laugh!! Good stuff chelu.

[@CandEAdventures]

🙏🙏👊🤣😂 thank you for watching chelu

[@robsilva10]

Sorry to see that your camper got damaged. The video started out amazing with the camping site by the ocean and fishing. Hope you figured out something. Either option keep going or head back thanks for the videos and adventures.

[@CandEAdventures]

It started strong but took a couple quick left turns that’s for sure 🤣. Thank you for the support 🙏🙏. It means a lot for a small channel !

[@seastheday2020]

The adventure continues...

[@leevillagomez9390]

Please stay safe and May God Bless you and Guide You Chris, Elizabeth, and Mona Safely on your journey where ever it takes you all together. Adios Familia! Adios Mona ! 🫶🏽

[@Warrenscott967]

Just found your channel. Love it! You guys are cool. Super funny.

[@jeffschaffer79]

Two boards tied together about 6 inch's apart one top one down the side then a cargo strap over the hole camper do this on both sides carpet on the boards would really help scratching the camper. Just like strapping a load of hay cheap and will work your hole trip. Pull the strap set up your camper like normal hope this helps.

[@CandEAdventures]

If there is room enough to do that we will give it a shot !

[@TheMeeks100]

That totally sucks!!! You will overcome this obstacle and this will be one of the many CandE Adventures (albeit a really sucky one). Lots of good sugestions have been made. Keep the faith!

[@CandEAdventures]

Yes we luckily got lots of suggestions for a possible fix ! We are doing our best to keep the faith! Thank you for the support 🙏🙏

[@aravind4090]

I know efforts putting 😊 May God bless you 🙏🥰 And I am also praying for you ☺️

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you so Much for the support and noticing the effort !! Thank you for the prayers also!!

[@lhs14girlsdance]

oh my gosh this trip has been really trying but i hope it gets better and you guys have rainbow momentssss! Love you guys and your content!!!

[@CandEAdventures]

Lol we had a couple rainbow moments between all the rock bottom ones! Thank you for watching 🙏🙏

[@MoonContradiction]

14:59 your face made me laugh. I'm glad you guys are okay

[@missionofdisciples5341]

I just saw that your camper tie down ripped out. The same thing happened on my truck camper. What I did to get home is the same thing I still do. It turns out that the way the manufacturers install those mounts is not the strongest part of the camper. The strongest point in my opinion is the jacks that support all of the weight when the camper is standing on the ground. What I did is this. Normally the jack is held on to the big corner plates by a “U” clamp. I removed the bolt of the “U” clamp and installed a eye bolt that I bought at a hardware store near where I was camping. I also bought some chain and two “S” hooks. Then I put one “S” hook through the eye bolt, then the chain, then another “S” hook and then the turn buckle tie down. Basically instead of the damaged ripped out hook, connect your turn buckle to the jack. Even after repairing my damaged hole and hook, I don’t use it. I still use a eye bolt on the jack. To fix the hole I cut out the rotten wood and sandwiched a new piece of wood in with a metal plate above inside and below outside. Most importantly find and repair the leek that caused the rot. Let me know if you have any questions, good luck and enjoy the journey. God bless.

[@missionofdisciples5341]

Ps. It looks like your furnace is in that location. You may find when you get home that you can slide out the furnace and access the damaged area.

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s smart ! The anchor location def doesn’t seem like the strongest location . I don’t know why the jacks are not the original tie down points . After looking at it more we think there is some water damage and soft wood that needs replaced . We may just fix it like you suggest and just patch the hole and keep using it as is .

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

See if you can find Epoxy/then brace and see how that works and/or then brace piece for a quick temporary fix. You can also relocate-reattach bracket temporarily.

[@CandEAdventures]

Glue/epoxy def looks in our future. Half of what we own has jb weld on it somewhere 🤣🤣

[@Islandgirl671]

Beautiful camping spot! Hoping your camper gets a good fix soon and especially that y’all have safe travels, wether it be back to USA or continue in to your adventures. 🙏🏽 for a safe journey 😊 Hafa Adai 🌺

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you for the support ! It is a beautiful spot for sure !! Hoping we can get it fixed ourselves for free at least for a little while .

[@Islandgirl671]

We had a 27 yr old fifth, and on the way to Bodega Bay, the axle broke. We were on a three legged limp on the freeway-one of the back tires was literally not touching the road surface as we were driving back home. So I know how you feel, it sux but we fixed the issue and returned back to what we enjoy doing, even though it took a few long wks to get back on the road. Don’t stop believin’, and keep on the Journey! You got this!

[@J_Frasch]

I am wearing my Rock Bottom merch today in support !!

[@CandEAdventures]

🙏🫡🙏🥹

[@_WildAdventures]

Nooooo! This is DEVASTATING!! We hope you are able to have it fixed. You can't stop adventuring 😔

[@CandEAdventures]

We are looking into it every time we get internet !! Thank you for the encouragement 🥹🙏🙏

[@_WildAdventures]

@@CandEAdventures good luck guys!! This too shall pass

[@jkz33sewerisme]

What's that song you keep playing. Driving me nuts! Is it the theme from Mcgiver?

[@CandEAdventures]

Yes 🤣 you nailed it!

[@TimmyCramer]

Get over to san diego asap. I'm just back from there yesterday. Best weather and beaches and taco shops around!! Can't wait to return!! Timmy C Arizona

[@largemarge1603]

@Tim, Where in Baja is san diego?

[@bubbasmith3638]

By now you guys have already fixed it.....But with some epoxy, fibeglass and some kind of backing plate, it should repair fine....maybe time to ditch the super heavy duty tie downs and get some cargo straps that have a little move give to them....better to break the strap than the camper :-) Good Luck!

[@CandEAdventures]

No still not fixed🤣. One of those straps with some flex in them would be a good idea though!!

[@booniedog671]

Try and screw or bolt a larger piece of plywood over the hole and the rest of the existing plywood for strength. But mount that tie down bracket to the plywood cover piece before screwing it on. Should get you through the Baja trip. Hopefully you have tools or can get some help out there.

[@CandEAdventures]

We have tools but may limp it back before any major repairs . Your plan is pretty solid !

[@booniedog671]

@CandEAdventures hoping you can fix and continue your trip. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@CandEAdventures]

@@booniedog671 fingers crossed !!

[@markajohnson4583]

depending on what's above on the inside of the camper, you could use a piece of plate (steel or aluminum) or an angle to sandwich above and below, then bolt the attachment for the hold down to it? in the mean time, you could use your lug wrench on the inside to span the hole and attach a motorcycle tie down to it and the truck mount and cinch it down. when you think about it, plywood isn't that strong, so it shouldn't take much to duplicate the strength of the original attachment point? good luck - hope that this doesn't end your most excellent adventure!

[@CandEAdventures]

Those are all good ideas hopefully we can get one of them, or a combination of them to work ! 🙏

[@scottfrasch4406]

It can be fixed. The trim on bottom comes off and that part should come out fairly easy.

[@CandEAdventures]

We sure hope so!!

[@i_scratched_it]

Could you lag bolt 2 boards to the frame of that camper on that side? 1 on top and 1 below, to give it strength? Then attach the bracket back.

[@CandEAdventures]

Yes something like that is probably the best bet !

[@largemarge1603]

Semi-retired welder-fabricator here. I would bolt through the camper floor through the pick-up bed. . I would use Grade 8 bolts, Grade 8 fender-worshers, plus strips of steel to spread the load. I think steel strips about 6" wide by 4' should do it. . [edited to add] I would use at least three, at the front of the camper floor, near the rear, and another about half-way. . Can you access the pick-up bed rails? Could you bolt through the camper into the top of the pick-up bed sides?

[@leevillagomez9390]

Hafa Adai Chris and Elizabeth! Leche Par! Lol… while watching this video and the line you opened the door with on the 12:22 time frame. Leche, busta de malan ‘a par! My eyes opened up and I cracked up! Then I had to get my wife. Hunny! Come listen to Chris speaking Chamorro again! Chris, Par! You did that real good par! 👍😎 More subs coming your way Chelu! ✌️🤙🏽 Adios ! Adios Mona! Hu guiya hao! 🫶🏽

[@briannamontgomery9763]

Wow that put such a damper on your adventures! 🤞🏻 You can get that fixed and for cheap!

[@CandEAdventures]

It was definitely unexpected! We hope so too!! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@wildman3394]

Bugger! Quick n dirty repair to keep you travelling? You guys are cool calm and collected considering 👍

[@CandEAdventures]

Feel guilty using macgyver music and can’t fix a plywood hole 😂🤣

[@matthewtaimanglo1469]

Hope everything gets better..#Leche par that hole.

[@CandEAdventures]

Haha we sure hope it at least gets a tiny bit better or gonna have to head back to a recruiter 😂

[@Jani_F]

😢 Nooo!!!

[@sicchuckie]

There is a band called Rock Bottom; Is your shirt related? Starting to see a pattern of Rock Bottom. Hope you get it fixed. You can do it!!!

[@CandEAdventures]

Haha no it’s just a running joke on the channel , it’s our motto and brand at this point 😂😢. I hope we can fix it, currently just limping along www.candeadventures.com

[@largemarge1603]

​@@CandEAdventures I e-mailed your website address to my e-mail, so I can return to it anytime.

[@donmcintyre8974]

Top of the morning to you both. lol . From Burlington North Carolina Hafa adai. So just my two cents I would head back north into California

[@donmcintyre8974]

The app crashed. Anyways it may get better down south though being from San Diego and living above TJ I also drove longhaul for a Mexican trucking company out of Tecate just between Calexico and TJ its no joke being a target for the local police and they make there owne laws so if it was me I would go back into California maybe to a USA boondocking series in the desert Calilf AZ New Mex after fixing your camper . And don't give up in the youtube if its your passion the channel is growing and it should be fun . So take care be Safe and looking forward to your next vid Hafa Agia or Half A Day . Old joke how long do Guamanians work Hafa adai and yes I know there Chamorros . Have a Good day

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s good advice and we may be taking it!

[@CandEAdventures]

Those border towns are def no joke! Can’t imagine driving a real truck through there regularly! We are going to keep making them until we run the bank accounts dry … then back to the military if need be 🤣. Thanks for the advice and following along !!

[@donmcintyre8974]

They would drive the trailer over and I would then drive to PA ,Reno . I was the only none Mexican in the company and lived in Campo at the time though I never had to go into Tecate Mx only Tecate Ca

[@cheapreviews0]

I cant get over the Tv theme music....lol

[@CandEAdventures]

We love finding /making the best /worst music possible 😂😂🙏🎸🥹

[@murdiesel]

Canned meat - Living the Guam life, lol! The 70's and 80's groove it cool! Can you remount that on that back panel by the tail light as a temp fix. Unmount the camper and cut up to the point of comfort and replace with decent wood and spray with some epoxy sealer for temp. Good luck.

[@CandEAdventures]

Canned meant all day 😂. We will look into that as a temp fix . Right now we are just going 3 legged until we get somewhere to do a longer repair . Thanks for the advice !

[@murdiesel]

@@CandEAdventures remember 3 points of contact when climbing. If you have a strap find a tie point on the camper even if you have install and eye bolt and run it the strap down to the bumper or frame, should hold. Most your weight is on the floor of the camper just may have to be extra slow off road.

[@largemarge1603]

​@@murdiesel For eye-bolts, we go to a logger supply. They carry forged one-piece circular eye-bolts, with the weight rating stamped into it (6,000#, 12,000#, etcetera). . Cheap eye-bolts are merely bent wire. If it can be bent, it can unbend at the worst possible time.

[@jaukland7542]

Your beach camping spot is gorgeous!

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you ! We thought so too🏝🥹

[@mjl9702]

It's fixable but it is a big job. I fixed a similar failure on mine.

[@CandEAdventures]

Eyeballing it , sure seems like a ton of work for sure

[@mjl9702]

@@CandEAdventures so my wood was very rotted or at least to the point where most of the strength was out of it. mine is a 92 palomino popup, classic 8 ft so a slightly different camper than yours. what I ended up doing was building a steel tubular frame for the camper to sit on. so the steel has all the stress from the tie downs and legs. 100 times more stable. the camper itself is just along for the ride. to repair the rotting wood, I sandwiched new 3/4 treated plywood both above and below making to wood strong again. mine is assisted by the steel frame but the wood definitely helped. I know it doesn't help you right now but if you want to know more details about this repair. we can email or message each other if you want. could be an inexpensive repair to be able to keep your camper solid and stable for years to come.

[@vincentsantos8600]

Par that’s a nice beach 👊🏼

[@CandEAdventures]

🤛🙏🙏thank you che’lu !!

[@jayp.1455]

Hi guys, I am sorry that the attachment point failure happened. I think that you have a better chance of finding someone to fix it in Mexico than in the US. American mechanics are more used to replacing things than fixing them. Mexicans are more likely to improvise repairs and to be able to jury-rig something. I would find a welder/metal fabricator in Mexico that will sandwich the hole between 2 strong metal plates bolted to each other through the floor, and weld an attachment ring to the bottom. I would spray expanding foam in the space between the plates to seal it. This would be a long-term, but temporary fix,. Eventually, when you have the time and money, you will need to replace the floor because I wouldn't trust the other 3 corners that didn't break. Your floor plywood maybe rotten or weakened. Meanwhile, be very careful over bumps and on trails. I hope that helps. Good luck! I Iook forward to viewing you continuing your adventure.

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s some great advice ! We may try that ourselves even if we can’t find anyone in Mexico to fix it. We def want to fix it and not just replace it. Thanks for the comment !

[@mjl9702]

Actually, you can probably have someone weld up a super hitch with the torque lift design for really cheap down there. Then you have one. Just an idea!

[@CandEAdventures]

May have to look into that !!

[@MC-kp3gd]

Can you lay a 2×4 or something over the hole from the inside and use the existing hardware or maybe an eye bolt, feed it through the hole and reattach the support?

[@CandEAdventures]

Unfortunately it’s too tight for a 2x4 . Looks like a lot of the camper may need to come apart

[@aaroncronk1527]

Macgyver theme. made me feel things.

[@CandEAdventures]

Let CandE be your TENS unit! 55 do or die🥹! ( know that hit you square in the feels🤣)

[@stxrobstar]

I know I'm 9 months late in this, but you can probably repair and reinforce those attachment points with some epoxy, fiberglass and laminated plywood. If you wanted a professional to do the work ($$$$), A marina/boatyard would sort you out. Anyway, I'm digging your channel and your whole approach to embracing the suck.

[@CandEAdventures]

We patched it a few videos later . The repair shops turned us down(like we could even afford it 🤣)

[@stxrobstar]

@@CandEAdventures 🥃 I can relate. Broke (and stoked) in the U.S.V.I.

[@Freddy37022]

I’m watching, this is good stuff, I’m assuming you bought truck with camper on it, from a local person in your area. I might have separated them before taking any long trips, given the age of both truck and camper. Your home area is a wet climate. Might be able to reinforce bottom. I really like content. But you seem to have the worst luck of anyone 😊

[@ToddM71]

How strong is that basket underneath the camper behind the bumper? You might be able to attach a ratchet strap to it temporarily to keep the camper from shifting. The angle might not allow it but maybe worth a shot

[@CandEAdventures]

The basket is very strong , it’s welded steel in the receiver hitch . It may be a good anchor point !

[@largemarge1603]

@Todd, In our ExpeditionVehicle, we carry a crate of rat-shit straps.

[@kerrihunter5597]

It aint gonna go down easy if it aint cheesy!

[@CandEAdventures]

Velveeta is a lifestyle

[@jasbri1972]

I’m so sorry about all that happened to you. We’re keeping you in our prayers

[@CandEAdventures]

🙏thank you so much ! In the end nobody got hurt and we learned about 50 lessons 🤣

[@hekkimendez]

Ask around to see if anyone does fiberglass repair (reparación de fibra de vidrio) and how long it would be.

[@CandEAdventures]

Maybe a boat shop?

[@hekkimendez]

@@CandEAdventures yeah, you can definitely try there. It'll at least get you to a better limp mode.

[@kerrihunter5597]

So pretty!

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

I'm so sorry, being that far in, I would just sit tight and come up with a plan it's just raw emotions when that'just happened. It seems fixable to me?

[@CandEAdventures]

It’s fixable but we are still trying to figure out how to do so. That whole section of wood seems soft after further inspection

[@bryanhorn8878]

No!!!! I hate this happened to y’all 😱

[@CandEAdventures]

Ya it’s a bummer but sure lives up to our “rock bottom” mantra 😂. Thank you for watching !

[@Takeoffin321]

I know this is an older video, but they are thieves and scammers down there. Been there once, will never go back.

[@ramblin660]

Not surprising with the local Mexican police. My parents rented a new car years ago in Mexico and were driving through the mountains when they were stopped by several police cars and told their rented car was defective and forced them to pay a fine on the spot before they were released. They're all about issuing bogus fines to the gringos.

[@CandEAdventures]

Sadly It seems to be a reoccurring issue

[@cavertiny]

​@CandEAdventures I'm late to the party, but sadly, that is how it is down there with cops taking bribes. It's called "mordita" a little bite. A $50 dollar bill will get you out of most "made up" jams in Mexico. So dangerous there. Stay safe. On another note, I love ya'lls videos and think it's really cool that you work in biology facts.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

My oh my! Ha’fa a’dai.

[@LecheChamaole]

Too funny @12:21

[@CandEAdventures]

🏝🇬🇺🥹🍻🤣

[@richarddevaottien7724]

Looks like a Flintstones camper,...at least the Honda didn't break off and get run over😄. Watch 'Vacation Nightmares,' season 1, for some stress relief. At least the Cop didn't plant weed on you and ask for a bribe🤣

[@CandEAdventures]

The Honda was what everyone was worried about and has been flawless 😂. It’s def a flintstones setup now🤣. Grateful it didn’t go the planting of drugs way !

[@BrianWolftop]

I just saw this video for the first time. Anyways it's a pain in the ass with the cops there but you guys did good and I'm sorry about the camper condition but you guys know rock bottom very well

[@deepestthinker]

your floor is rotten from water damage... do a thorough inspection and see if the camper is saveable... most likey is...

[@jonathanchouinard582]

Duct tape....you need duct tape. Looks like your damage is fixable, but you'll need to be resourceful. It might not be pretty, but you can do it! Keep on going!

[@CandEAdventures]

I guess if we are gonna use Macgyver music we better get good with our duct tape skills 🤣

[@julioacevedo9833]

I have a brother In tijuana maybe they can help you to fix that

[@CandEAdventures]

Thank you Julio ! We are on the east side of Baja unfortunately

[@julioacevedo9833]

@@CandEAdventures maybe he can come ovethere

[@71stMastiff]

Hey, tell you guys this but a couple just like you three years ago went down that same area in Baja and was found dead a week later camper truck motorcycle gone so you guys are really risking it going down there with those gangsters in a lot of the cops work for those gangsters.

[@CandEAdventures]

We believe you certain places felt very unsafe especially that we travel alone and explore more of the back alleys and off the beaten path places . Thanks for watching and the heads up!

[@darrellgordon9748]

Buy a small bike trailer

[@CandEAdventures]

We thought about that , especially when we both have a bike to ride . Just about out of money however so no trailer right now

[@erictorres7562]

i lived in mexico for 8 months , corruption at its finest , payoffs are very common . hafa adai .

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

MA'GAH'ET! = VERY TRUE

[@CandEAdventures]

Sad to hear it’s reoccurring

[@341METAXA]

What if you hit a pedestrian with the bike on the front? Dead! In Europe you would never get away with it. Maybe a different outlook on safety in the a US.

[@Fordgroup00]

They’re just picking on you because of who you are

[@panchitomiguel]

That’s bs guys

[@panchitomiguel]

Regarding the dam cop

[@CandEAdventures]

We definitely agree !

[@jmccOutdoors]

Learn other countries rules. On another note if this is the first you’ve heard the Mexican police tax is pretty funny. That’s been going on for decades 😂

[@CandEAdventures]

So learn their rules but then the rules don’t matter because of the well known corruption? We are well aware of the corruption and rules. Thank you for the comment

[@hekkimendez]

Sounds like y'all are getting targeted. On a lighter note, everything is fixable and negotiable in Mexico. I hope you guys find a way to fix it and move on up from here.

[@CandEAdventures]

We will probably limp it along for a little while till we can find a shop or maybe we will email the manufacturer to see if they have any advice

[@donaldheadlam3548]

I'm sorry but I agree with the Mexican police, not a matter of laws here or there but it simply isn't particularly good from a road safety point of view.

[@mikewatkins978]

You got no idea how luck you got, and NEVER camp alone again down there, just the interaction with the police should be enough to clue you into just what can happen, even the cops are crooks. What would have you done out there all alone if a car load of locals came down there? think about it !

[@bajamcguide]

Hundreds of places to get something welded in Baja. This is their country so their laws. First thing I saw in your video was the bike on the front, and thought it will be a problem for them. Good luck

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s true but We don’t have a super hitch. You need a double truss hitch to do that . Also I think we were getting pulled regardless, the law show I think was for tailgating . Pulling tourists over for fake tickets is nothing new in Mexico .

[@bajamcguide]

@@CandEAdventures yes. I have guided trip in Baja since the 90's. I currently live in Ensenada, there are lots of shops that can fabricate almost any thing. My shop builds everything from racks to Roll cages. Good luck. And yes I am very familiar with " la mordida " Buena suerte

[@CandEAdventures]

@@bajamcguide I’m sure there are , but I’m not wasting time and money fabricating something I don’t need. I was getting a ticket that day regardless .

[@digger1825]

Never pay a bribe in Mexico always take the ticket My girlfriend's from Mexicali that's why I don't carry cash and I'll always take the ticket because they make up bogus stuff and if you ask politely for the ticket they'll usually just drive off and won't give you a ticket

[@barrypierce9100]

Not a problem call me...

[@CandEAdventures]

Bat signal style ??? We don’t have a number so look up at the stratosphere par !