Vlog: Breaking Point - Why Brinkley S1E10

We are driven to the breaking point with all the things breaking on our Forest River Travel Trailer. Join us on this misadventure and find out why we traded in a 3 year old travel trailer that was paid off for a Brinkley that cost three times what the Travel Trailer cost! We struggled with the decision to upgrade for almost two years until we saw how Brinkley was redefining the industry. If you are new to RV life or enjoy adventuring across the country, check out this video and learn what not to do on your RV adventure!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:19 Problem #1
00:07:42 Problem #2
00:09:44 Problem #3
00:15:33 Why Brinkley
00:19:52 Coming Up Next Week

[@ericoswald2279]

We bought a Brinkley 3100 for the same reason. We had a Jayco travel trailer and it was fantastic, no major issues at all and worked just as well in the 8th year as it had in the first. We just outgrew it. We knew when we set foot in the Brinkley that they build quality was simply better than anything else we had walked through, and we had walked through hundreds a\of units from every dealer imaginable. This doesn’t mean there haven’t been issues, there always are. Brinkley customer service has been awesome.

[@todayisouradventure]

So glad you have had a great experience with them. That's what we are hoping to have as well. We seriously considered the 3100 but wanted something a little different from our previous floorplan. We agree any vehicle experiencing the earthquake of travel is going to have issues, but so far they have been minor. Curious what issues you've experienced to compare notes? We hope you will continue to join us on our adventure!

[@penneemw]

We’ve been in our Brinkley z3100 six months now and are very happy with our choice. We’ve had a few issues and customer care has been exceptional. Hope you enjoy yours too.

[@todayisouradventure]

Thanks! Congrats on your new Brinkley! We are really enjoying ours and we really appreciate the customer support we've experienced up to this point! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@skiphall709]

I'm gonna keep my 2009 Jayco Jay flight, It was we're quality.It's an excellent condition. Zero problems

[@todayisouradventure]

Glad to hear you're having a good experience with your RV. That makes a huge difference in your overall enjoyment. Thanks for watching and commenting. We hope you'll join us on our continued adventures!

[@todayisouradventure]

We are driven to the breaking point with all the things breaking on our Forest River Travel Trailer. Join us on this misadventure and find out why we traded in a 3 year old travel trailer that was paid off for a Brinkley that cost three times what the Travel Trailer cost! We struggled with the decision to upgrade for almost two years until we saw how Brinkley was redefining the industry. If you are new to RV life or enjoy adventuring across the country, check out this video and learn what not to do on your RV adventure! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can help support our channel, simply by clicking on the affiliate links below to see what equipment we use. Clicks are free and don't cost you anything: 🛒 Motorized Ball Valve- 1/2" Stainless Steel Ball Valve : amzn.to/3xLpICs 🛒 150 LB Gas Prop Struts Shocks for the bed: amzn.to/3VSZSEo 🛒 Self leveling blocks: amzn.to/3NofIng 🛒 Sidewinder: amzn.to/3W32uiF 🛒 GPS: amzn.to/3OcYIkX 🛒 360 Camera: amzn.to/42ORbNv 🛒 Gimble: amzn.to/3TpOUEO 🛒 RV trip wizard: tripwizard.rvlife.com/#63e12e5cb2423 25% off Discount Code: TODAYISOURADVENTURE 🛒 Waggle: bit.ly/3x3Ygf1 Discount Coupon: Amy50 🛒 TIOA Trailer Maintenance Journal: amzn.to/40iNPS4 🛒 TIOA Motorhome Maintenance Journal: amzn.to/3MFPCfo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌎 Panther Creek State Park Campground: maps.app.goo.gl/x4ELs4c6JgQcVCgd7 🌎 Cherokee Reservoir: maps.app.goo.gl/uUJvLMDHVdWHfRxv7 🌎 Bush's Baked Beans: maps.app.goo.gl/4TyEJgFng1uK9xST6 🌎 Morristown Farmers Market: maps.app.goo.gl/neBGAmfYQsQoEE9S7 🌎 Brinkley RV: www.brinkleyrv.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🖥💻🖱 Check us out at: linktr.ee/todayisouradventure www.todayisouradventure.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other videos you may enjoy: 🎥 Our Vlog Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLOEfRd3pAIYcA9ovRG0nxOYZ9c_vDTIRg 🎥 Crescent City Redwoods KOA Holiday: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bYnJ-IiK-UeNU 🎥 Needles CA KOA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqTKZZqQj7eLnNk 🎥 Santa Rosa Campground in Santa Rosa NM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PLY39qjqhjoNU 🎥 Rockwell RV Park in Oklahoma City OK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqQf3mdrZeqnJIsi=xE64ZvuSJokNJYBT 🎥 Nashville TN KOA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5rQhH6lidWYaKssi=NKu-bTldKffBe7D- 🎥 RV Trip Wizard to Garmin GPS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WWd2yHhrh0jZo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Any tips and tricks shared are from our life experience and not as technicians or professionals. Please do your own research and due diligence. We are not liable for any damage to person or property from following the advice provided through videos or comments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #brinkleyrv #3400 #trailers #rvlife #rvvlog #rv #fulltimerv #fulltimervliving #rvlifestyle #rvtips #rvlivingtips #rvlifeforbeginners #rvlivingforbeginners #rvtipsforbeginners #rvlifefornewbies #rvtipsfornewbies #makingmemories #todayisouradventure #tioa #traveltrailer #breakdown #rvbroken #breakingpoint ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:19 Problem #1 00:07:42 Problem #2 00:09:44 Problem #3 00:15:33 Why Brinkley 00:19:52 Coming Up Next Week

[@Itsa_Mea]

Bent axle. I came across this not only on my own but on customers trailers too. I use a chain and a Porta-power hydraulic ram ti straighten them out. I find center line from the hitch and measure back to the lead axle spring eye to check for square. Then check straightness off the leading & trailing edges of each wheel to find Toe. Then I check and set Caster of each wheel. I've done a bunch and never experienced tire wear again. When I ask customers sometimes admit they hit a curb or drove it up on a block to change the other tire that was flat and they bent the axle by overloading it.

[@todayisouradventure]

Right-o! Thanks for the information. Unfortunately once the axle was noticeably bent (as shown in the video after the truck cut us off), we weren't in a position to fix this ourselves. Thankfully after we changed to beefier axles, the tire wear was no longer an issue. We appreciate you commenting and hope you will continue with us on our journey!

[@mikewadams1]

We have been looking and researching for over a year. And there is nothing out there like a Brinkley. We plan on purchasing in the late fall.

[@todayisouradventure]

You are so right! There really is nothing like a Brinkley. When you walk in, you can feel the difference. What model are you looking at?

[@mikewadams1]

@@todayisouradventure The Z3100

[@todayisouradventure]

The z3100 is a really nice layout as well. Our Travel Trailer prior to this had a very similar layout, but the Brinkley's are so well designed we really don't feel like we are "giving up" any interior living except maybe in the master closet slightly. The patio is really nice for having the pups outside, eating meals, stargazing, or just people watching!

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Please. Please. Please Get an inspection before you purchase the Rv.

[@todayisouradventure]

Good words of advice! In this case we didn't think one was needed because we bought it new from the dealership, but better safe than sorry! Thanks for watching and commenting. We hope you will join us as we continue on our adventure.

[@jimlittle2477]

We bought a brinkley this February dealers suck Brinkley customer service is awesome had a problem with closet slide dealer said 4 weeks to evaluate problem brinkley said no way had a mobile tech come out to campsite then had it repaired in my driveway brinkley reimburse me in less than 1 week with follow call

[@todayisouradventure]

Yes! We have been so impressed with the customer service! It's a home that drives down the road, we understand it's gonna have issues. But working with us to resolve them, that's what we love best so far! 😍 Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@bobmartens1089]

Im keeping my 2011 KZ travel trailer, zero issue's and tow about 7000km a year.

[@todayisouradventure]

So glad you're having a good experience! We have been doing about double that mileage per year so that may be where we had the issues. We hope you will join us as we continue on our adventure!

[@lauradomenico3264]

What are you towing your new Brinkley with? Your words hit me in this video. You had your camper paid off, we have ours paid off. We also have a Forest River and the quality is just not there. I keep looking at the Brinkley too! We keep going back and forth between another fifth wheel or an older class A. There’s just so much more room in a fifth wheel. We’re retiring in three years and want to travel around the country and I just don’t think our Forest River will handle it.

[@todayisouradventure]

We hear you! It's such a tough decision! We are towing with a 2016 GMC Denali 2500 diesel modified with air bags. Obviously I can't answer the question for you I can only share our experience, but for us it's been worth it! Good luck in your decision and we hope you'll join us as we continue on this adventure! ❤️

[@skiphall709]

I would take pictures document everything and Keep all your Receipts for repairs And sue forest river And the next time you buy a new camper have it inspected.

[@todayisouradventure]

We agree on the inspection. Buying this new, we didn't expect to need one. Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you'll join us on our continued adventure!

[@johndouglasgrosvenor]

Axel was welded wrong

[@todayisouradventure]

That's quite possible! We didn't think about that, but that's a good guess. It could've definitely ended with the results we had! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@richardtinsley8176]

Bent axle or the axles were attached to the frame crooked

[@todayisouradventure]

You got it! Bent axles! Curious have you had issues with this yourself? How did you remedy it?

[@richardtinsley8176]

@@todayisouradventure not happened to me but I've seen it happen to other people. You can def tell when you're behind them in traffic and can see the top of the wheels leaning inwards to the frame

[@dougwilliams3276]

Alignment?

[@todayisouradventure]

Good guess! We wonder about that as well. When we called service departments in Vegas we asked about getting aligned! Thanks for joining our adventure this week!

[@The-Morgans2270]

Looks like you had a bent axle?

[@todayisouradventure]

Yes! Good guess! Have you ever had experience with one? We hope you'll continue to join us on our adventure!

[@The-Morgans2270]

@@todayisouradventure yes my friends jayco had 3 sets of axles replaced and still not right but better, we also are new Brinkley owners 2024 Z2900, safe travels 😎

[@todayisouradventure]

Enjoy your new Brinkley! That's exciting! We hope you will join us on our adventure as well!

[@waltfriedrich7631]

Been around this industry a long time and was even a rep. At some point you were overloaded and hit either a curb or severe pothole to bend that axle like that and weakened the frame. 5100 pound axles were fine for the actual GVWR of the camper. And for you to continue to drive the miles you did after seeing a problem like that first tire you were negligent and could have caused a severe accident.

[@todayisouradventure]

You had me at I "was even a rep". Thanks for watching and commenting!