WE SCREWED UP. The WORST RV Life Mistake We’ve Ever Made

[@RachelAmbler]

Just a reminder folks: join the channel to get sneak preview’s of these events and more! And you get to support our favorite RVers as well - double win!

[@OpenRoading]

Well shoot... Now I have to pin this comment. 😂 (This is the link to become a cool person like Rachel: kzbin.info/door/U5dNaO_ZLXu83d8tiflZaQjoin )

[@flyingGrandpa]

How you treat each other at times like this, is the difference between bad and good marriages. You two are amazing.

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you. 🤗 We, like any couple, have gone through our fair share of rough paths but all of them have made us stronger together. -J

[@cynthiaogrey4330]

It appears to me You did you walk in the petrified forest without a canten of water. That does not seem prudent.

[@chasinfun365]

Your error is also our education, we're 572 days from Full Time and we APPRECIATE your honesty, cool under fire, and willingness to share!

[@OpenRoading]

I'm pretty sure this isn't a mistake we'll make again. 😂 And congrats on 572 days! Why do I imagine something on the fridge where you change the number each day like I used to do counting down the days to summer break?? 😁 -J

[@chasinfun365]

We have a shared countdown on our phones... Ordering the F450 in December, and already downsizing... Ready to Retire... #ATC​@@OpenRoading

[@OpenRoading]

@@chasinfun365 So cool! Do you have the rig yet, have one in mind, or still shopping? -J

[@chasinfun365]

@@OpenRoading We're set (Today) on the Brinkley G3250.... But the next 12 months a lot could change!! Trying to learn more about Solar and Battery need...

[@OpenRoading]

@@chasinfun365 Not gonna lie.... Kalyn and I have drooled quite a bit over that exact model........ 😂 We don't know what our future holds for our rig plans (buy a new one - renovate this one) but if we were to buy brand new and we could swing it... that one looks pretty nice. -J

[@mikevinton7353]

Buy your self a nice rug. I really enjoy watching your channel, and I have flooded my trailer in a different way and it sucks, Good luck and keep traveling, maybe someday we will meetup.😊

[@AlmightyG1969]

Nice dude. Very generous of you.

[@OpenRoading]

Wow.... That's so incredibly generous of you 😮. A year in, and everytime we're on this side of someones generosity I still don't know how to adequately respond. Believe it or not we're a month out from this incident and we still haven't fully decided on the next path. We're in the process of making decisions regarding the future of this rig, vs another rig etc. So we'll set this aside as we work through those decisions and either put it toward our floors or toward the savings for a future rig if that's the direction we go. Thank you so much again for your generosity. -J

[@mikevinton7353]

Use it anyway you want. And good luck and happy travels, keep the videos coming I love watching your husband fix things makes me laugh. I do admire his willingness to tackle anything, the more he does the better he will get.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

I'm awarding this channel the famous Flying Fickled Finger of Fate award in memory of Rowan and Martin's show, Laugh - In. It's conscientiously consistent in unexpected problem solving. 😂

[@davidcline9547]

We have left the water pump on before too. Now it's part of our check list. We shut the water off when we are hooked up when we leave too.

[@rodlappin6147]

I replaced my 12 volt pump with a 110 volt, so when I unplug the water pump is shut down. Will have to consider that when I finally get my whole house solar and batteries system installed.

[@OpenRoading]

@rodlappin6147 - Yeah... my 110 works all the time. 😂 I just gotta remember that switch - don't think I will ever forget now actually. -J

[@OpenRoading]

You'll see in a future video but I also have started shutting the water off when hooked up at an RV Park (when I leave the rig). -J

[@jessejones640]

True character exposes itself during times of adversity. You guys handled the flooding very well.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for your kindness. I'd love to say we always are perfect examples....but we're flawed humans just like everyone else. I do think we've gotten better at communicating with each other through these times although it's interesting to go back and watch yourself...I heard tone that I didn't know I had. LOL -J

[@jodellereynolds5451]

Love how you guys pivot! RV-ing is not for the weak!

[@OpenRoading]

It's got it's ups and downs! Better if you don't create your own downs by stupid mistakes like this one but however they happen, just get up, dust yourself off and keep on a rollin! -J

[@thetravelingkittens1393]

Wasn’t your fault sweetie.

[@Tinytraveler]

Honestly, I think you both handled that so well. I could hear the stress in your voice, but for both of you to hold it together like you did. Good on you two. Be proud, that was tough to deal with.

[@OpenRoading]

This one wasn't as hard for me to watch as fixing the truck in North Dakota. I could really see myself "breaking down" (for lack of a better word) in that one. This time around I felt like we both were able to process, assess, and move on pretty quickly all things considered. Kalyn was just so shot from a day of filming (it really wears her out since she bears pretty much all of the creative burden on filming days) so I was super proud of her when she was able to move forward so quickly. I just wish I had been a tiny bit more patient. "We've gotta get on this" probably wasn't what she needed from me most in that moment. 😂 -J

[@RachelAmbler]

It’s been a long week - but finally it’s time to relax with another vlog from Kalyn and Joe!

[@OpenRoading]

Glad to be the signal to a hopefully less stressful weekend! -J

[@RachelAmbler]

Both myself and the wife did our Covid boosters this week - my oh my, it was rougher than your trip on McCarthy Road!

[@OpenRoading]

@@RachelAmbler Oh man. Hate it when stuff knocks you off your feet. -J

[@robertburns5145]

I was sickened for you when I saw all the water in your home 😢. But you both persevered and ended on a happy note. Very inspiring 😊

[@DannyFyffe]

Disaster averted, everything worked out well. You finished with a sunset as you wanted on the previous video and you found your stump. Life is good.

[@OpenRoading]

We were a little too excited that we found our stump 😂 It's the little things that bring us a lot of joy I think. -J

[@DannyFyffe]

@@OpenRoading No, it's the little things in life that give the greatest joys and makes the longest memories. You'll know that when you get old like me. I am glad to see you both are real and that comes through in the videos.

[@johnspoentgen9489]

You guys handled the crisis like pros. Awesome video!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much. Always takes some time to catch your breath, assess, and get rolling but generally once we get rolling we can move forward pretty quickly. -J

[@jacklugejr8568]

So happy for you all that the damage is minimal and easily repaired!

[@OpenRoading]

For the most part! I do think there may be something that will show up on the side above the tire eventually. I couldn't really get into there without ripping things apart. So I'm going to keep my eye on that - otherwise, could have been so much worse! -J

[@laurataylor999]

I just hate seeing Kalyn so upset but I love how you two handle adversity. So kind to each other. Glad everything worked out better than it looked like it would in the beginning. I like the happy sunset ending 😊❤

[@OpenRoading]

We were so happy to get a sunset... allbiet a muted one when it came to colors. We had a very quick "Are we filming this or just telling people after the fact" exchange all while still processing the emotions but since we do our best to show real life, even when it's our own mistakes that got us there, and we were already filming we decided to just keep the video rolling. It's always different to process with a camera present, but it was the real us. I have to say...I think more people should run a camera during something like this if for no other reason than to listen to themselves. I thought my tone was a lot more patient until I listened back to it. I was like "Whoah... could have slowed down just a little to let Kalyn process there a little more, Joseph. sheesh" 😂

[@laurataylor999]

@@OpenRoadingI think you did fine. Both of your emotions were running pretty high. And you taught me something. I’m sure I’ve driven with the water pump on in my RV many times. It’s a Class C so I think I’d notice the kitchen sink flooding but not the bathroom or shower. So thank you for keeping it real and sharing a cautionary tale. So happy to be part of your community ❤

[@stevebelzner447]

Life is about learning from situations/istakes. Sorry you went through that but you are a blessing to everyone

[@OpenRoading]

It is indeed! I'll make a lot more so be sure to stick around. 😂 Thanks so much for the encouragement, we both appreciate it! -J

[@buzzward812]

I’m so sorry that happened to you guys but it sure is a good reminder to all of us to make sure we turn off the water pump when traveling.

[@OpenRoading]

Yup. And when you forget you'll get away with it...until that one time that you don't. -J

[@beckyjohnson3153]

My husband and I have a dream of van life, not permanently, but just a few months of the year, touring this gorgeous country of ours. You guys do a great job on your channel and it’s fun to experience travels through your eyes when we are itching to do traveling ourselves but just aren’t in a position to do so yet. Glad your ‘flood’ ended up being relatively minor.

[@OpenRoading]

I hope you get to live out that dream! And yes, I'm glad in the grand scheme of things that this was not as bad as it could have been! Between where the water ended up and the hot and dry temps I think we were super lucky. I'm sure there is some water that snuck into some places that will have some consequences down the road but hopefully we'll be able to get a new rig or make major renovations before it become a problem. -J

[@cliffmetcalf3403]

Hey guys! This weeks video brought back some memories of our water issue. Dropped our rv at a local racetrack to be therefor the following weekend. Little did we know that the roads had broken a drain valve on our freshwater tank that was located under the sofa. We get back to the rv a week later and all 40 gallons of water is now in the living room! Made for eventful weekend. Glad to see you guys made the best of it. Also your hunt for the stump was just great. Really enjoy you guys. Safe travels!

[@OpenRoading]

Oh man!!! That just sounds awful. It's funny how some of the most extreme circumstances will stick out as "forever memories" though. I know this one is going to stick with us! -J

[@Dana-.-]

Y’all did a great job getting your rig back in working order! My heart was just hurting for y’all. I had no idea there was a petrified forest at TRNF! What a fantastic hike and find!!! Thanks again for taking us with you!!!

[@OpenRoading]

And we knew it was there...but could never find it. 😂 We both liked it better (when it comes to petrified trees) than the actual Petrified National Forest National Park. 😮 -J

[@kirkgrace8849]

We always turned the water pump off. The other thing was to make sure the faucet was over the sink. Of all of the calamities we have met in 30 years of RV life, we never had to deal with a flooded RV.

[@OpenRoading]

That's awesome! We have probably turned it off 90% of the time. What's crazy to me is even with it off we have never come in and had the faucet turned on. Like...when we turn on the pump we've never had water start coming out of a faucet. Crazy to me how that happened! -J

[@RVmotoTravel]

Yup, pump off always. I turn it off anytime I leave the rv as well.

[@PaulChauncey-ly5fo]

Google is always behind or info wrong

[@annamaybeekman]

I THOUGHT THATS IT. IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR FLOOD IM GLAD YOU GOT THROUGH IT.. GET SOME REST LOVE YOU

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much! It could have been a lot worse and we were so lucky to have had hot and dry weather to help things dry out quickly. -J

[@ourroad2358]

I'm so sorry this happened to you! You are not alone, others have learned the hard way of forgetting to turn off the water pump. In fact. I think I remember Phil and Stacy from Today is Someday had their shower turn in while driving. We haven't had the water pump issue, but we used to store a taller storage tower in our shower when traveling. When we hooked up to city water at the campground we found out that the bumpy roads had made the tower jump up and broke the cold water shower knob. Water was spraying out of it, but luckily our shower doors were closed and no damage was done. Now in addition to lessons learned from others about turning off the water pump, we also don't travel with large/tall items in the shower and make sure that someone is inside checking all the water faucets when we hook up the city water.

[@OpenRoading]

I hadn't thought about faucets when you're hooking up. If somethings wrong there spray could be everywhere... 👀 -J

[@alcoa1489]

First- great video! Love it when folks recognize the value of solitude. And “B “ - congratulations on completing a really fun year of success creating content and finding your footing on KZbin! I believe I literally speak for THOUSANDS that are grateful you gave it one more chance! Here’s to infinity, or at least a dozen or so more years!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much. I don't know that we can do infinity, but we'll take it a year at a time. 😃 -J

[@cynthiamyers4265]

"I did not have this on my bingo card." I'm going to remember that one! Glad there was no major damage. y'all handled it well.

[@OpenRoading]

and if it is on your bingo card…I suggest finding a new bingo card. 😂 -J

[@livinglifeinmyrv]

If it's any consolation - we have a 2023 Classic Airstream. Top of the line everything, and yet it NEVER FAILS - my NEW and VERY FIRST job when we get to our campsite is to ALWAYS check the kitchen facet before hooking up. WHY? because 3 times since we have had it... I have walked inside after my husband hooked the water up is to find running water all over the place from you guessed it the KITCHEN FACET... such a sinking feeling (pun intended to bring a smile to your face after this horrible accident). I am so glad it wasn't worse than it was and your / your husbands quick thinking made for a save that while costly, spared a bigger expense. Love your channel!!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much. I don’t know how much we were saved by moving quickly vs the fact that it was the faucet and not a plumbing leak. Could have been so much worse!! Won’t be making this mistake again in the future!! (And thanks for the pun 😂) -J

[@ItsJonBaca]

Team work makes the dream work. You two working hard together saved a lot of damage. Good to see.

[@GaryRupp-fe6ly]

Looks good you guys great job, and I concur with the comment about how important communication is in life,work,family wife and neighbor 👍❤️❤️ the tour of North Dakota is awesome thanks 🙏🏻 you guys ❤

[@OpenRoading]

We aren't perfect communicators - but I think our 17 years has done well for us so far. Thanks so much for your kind words. -J

[@badgerpa9]

I don't know Joseph I think she really wants the carpet replaced. You know have the cleanest RV of that age out boondocking. Glad you 4 are safe and healthy.

[@OpenRoading]

Glad you put the “of that age” 😂 certainly not the cleanest one out there. -J

[@jeffdiy]

We love that boondocking spot and the hiking out to the petrified trees area.

[@OpenRoading]

It’s such a beautiful area!! -J

[@mtbettycrocker]

So I have one of those reusable zip ties or large twisty thingy (official name I’m sure!) and I used that to hold my faucet and handle together. I had 13 gallons of fresh water fill my 13 gallon grey tank… lesson learned. And yes, it was an accidental leaving on the pump at a stop. Your reaction was completely honest and exactly how I felt. Luckily you have each other to power through the dips in the road

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you. This was a very weird situation for us to film so I appreciate this. Through the emotion we both were like "Do we film this?" We decided to primarily just put the camera on a tripod while we processed - but we didn't want to fake anything but we also wanted our real reactions. And yes, having each other to lean on is vital. -J

[@CaseyCannady]

As Adam Savage says... "Failure is always an option!" Glad you guys were able to weather the the water pump issues. 🫨 Safe travels!

[@LawrenceTuckerFyretuck]

I just love your attitudes, and honesty. We all get to learn as you learn.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks! Gonna try to stop learning the hard way sometime. 😂 -J

[@JanetChapeski]

Of all the travel shows in all the lands he chose you to reply to 3 times for one video. Your replies were too kind. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your time at the park. Love your ultra comfy camp chairs. ❤

[@OpenRoading]

It's OK. He obviously likes the channel more than he lets on. Only super fans leave multiple comments in my experience. 😁 The chairs are great! They are from Canadian Tire (if you hadn't already asked and been answered...I can't remember who asked...lol) -J

[@shelley8690]

I'm so sorry this happened to you guys! You two handled it well though.

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you. It could have been worse so we are grateful. -J

[@pupcamper58]

I have been on the road this past week on my way out to Arizona for the winter. I had a very similar thing happen although my pump was turned off. I left my Insta pot on the counter. It slid over to the faucet turned on the handle, and there was enough water left in the pipes to completely drowned the plant that I left sitting down in the sink, lol it’s always something with these RVs. Loved the video. Glad that you visited the petrified forest. I was there many years ago. Kudos to finding the tree that you were looking for.❤

[@OpenRoading]

They even made it harder by making the tree backwards on the sign!!!! We did it in hard mode. LOL I still can't figure out exactly how our handle came on. Vibration makes the most sense in our case, but it didn't open on McCarthy road...seems like that could have done it. 🤔 -J

[@camrodger8638]

Aside from turning off the pump, we keep an elastic band on the faucet and secure the handle when traveling. Thanks for the video, and so sorry that you had the water issue.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks for watching! I don't think we'll ever forget the pump again! -J

[@MyBackyardScience]

You guys absolutely did the right thing by tearing out the wet carpet! It would have destroyed the plywood underneath and likely would have gotten moldy in a few days! 😮 😀

[@OpenRoading]

As soon as I saw how soaked that pad was I knew that was the right call! -J

[@bobbyhenry3397]

So sorry about the flood but both of you handled that so well. I'm also glad to see that someone else sorts items at checkout according to budget categories!😅 We've received the strangest looks when doing that...

[@OpenRoading]

Haha! I try to remember because I know it makes Kalyn's life easier... then usually once I forget it's a self checkout free for all. 😂 We went to one place (I forget where) and the receipt sorted itself!!!! It was awesome! -J

[@bobbyhenry3397]

@OpenRoading Wow! That would be great! Now if we could get them to indicate which tax rate went with each item...

[@RamblinRoadies]

We've had that happen. We now make sure the water pump is off during travel, plus we put a big rubber band on the faucet handle.

[@OpenRoading]

Don't think we're ever gong to forget the water pump going forward. lol -J

[@hrvadventures]

It’s a lesson learned, I had the same thing happen. Just gotta add “is the water pump off?” to the travel checklist.

[@OpenRoading]

We triple check it now. -J

[@maryannscanlon8655]

Thank you thank you thank you! We’re relatively new to RVing and I’m still learning so much- like the importance of turning the water pump off. Priceless. Love you guys!

[@carmancloud]

No way around it - opening your door to that flood is just awful! But Joe, your sweet reaction to Kalyn’s very understandable emotions and your calm energy pushing you both forward to address the problem, that says so much about your character! And Kalyn too, putting her feelings aside to get to work - you two are the best kind of partners!

[@OpenRoading]

So kind of you. It was interesting to watch because I heard tone in my voice that i didn't know I had. I heard some patience...but what needed to be slightly more patience. 👀 We could have waited another minute before rolling up our sleeves. -J

[@shanemaddison9407]

I have been there also but it was in a rented townhouse. I came home from working away for month and the lower ground level was flooded from a pin hole leak under the kitchen sink. It was also Christmas Eve 😮. I had to get an emergency carpet cleaner in the try and suck the wall to wall carpet dry. Some of my furniture still has a water mark from that. 😊

[@carmancloud]

@ Yikes!!!! 😱

[@pamking8137]

I love you guys! You live and learn in an RV! Sorry this had to happen to y’all!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks! It's OK. It was our fault for leaving the pump on. Live and learn! -J

[@CarnivoreStork]

Trinity & the bunny are chill partners to have ( :

[@OpenRoading]

They're the best! -J

[@mvrv7069]

The exact same thing happened to us! We of course double check to make sure our 12v pump is off AND we now keep a rubber band on the faucet and handle to ensure it cannot open while traveling. It should dry out just fine. Best of luck!

[@OpenRoading]

So glad we have plywood instead of pressboards! -J

[@PaulChauncey-ly5fo]

It sucksbut you will prevail and keep going on it happens don't let this stop you

[@OpenRoading]

Yep! 1 day at a time. Stuff stinks but you just work through it and keep moving forward. Ultimately - this could have been a lot worse than it was and we're so grateful. -J

[@danielcurtis1454]

Oh no guys!!!! I am so sorry. We always try to remember to turn off the water pump whenever we travel or leave the trailer. Even for a walk. But honestly we forget all the time. Gosh this sucks!!!!

[@OpenRoading]

We always tried to remember too. LOL I don't think we will forget now. 😂 It's so weird to me because never have we ever had a sink valve open in transit. Ever. Would love to know how that happened. -J

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

Divine intervention!😊​@@OpenRoading

[@tomd.3082]

I had a similar experience here on the boat. After a rough day in the ocean, I pulled into a marina and had a puddle of water on the cabin floor. Somehow, the faucet spun itself around from over the sink and the valve opened. Fortunately, the water pump was off and it was just what the expansion tank had in it. It baffled me for days how that could have happened. Finally chalked it up to engine vibration, rough seas and dumb luck.

[@OpenRoading]

Oh wow! And unexplained water in a boat.... a slightly bigger issue. 😂 -J

[@buzzwolf1930]

Too late now, but I put a bungee on my sink lever. Mine always vibrates open. I dump the pressure before I drive and bungee the lever and pump OFF.

[@OpenRoading]

Nice trick! I have a small bungee that would do the trick. It's soo weird to me because no valve has ever opened on us in 5 years...so I guess we were due. lol -J

[@TonyVRailfanning]

When you did the cliffhanger in last weeks episode I wasn't sure how to react. I am so sorry this happened. I am glad the damage seemed to be less than expected.

[@joyfullythriving]

What a mess, but oh boy. So thankful it wasn't worse! The kids said your RV looks very nice - even after tearing out the carpet! Also "Moooove over" was Nathan’s favorite pun of the video! 😂

[@JJ-pc3fh]

Oh gosh! So sorry that happened. Nothing worse than discovering a mishap after a long day of travel. We had most all of the contents of our frig fall out during travel one time. Omg, what a mess!

[@OpenRoading]

Oh. My. Word. That would be awful!! It's one thing to clean up water... add things like milk... etc to the mix... 🤮 That could be reallly bad! -J

[@cheryledwards1054]

its so easy to forget stuff like that. i dont remember how many times i have had to clean up from the fridge opening all by itself on gravel roads

[@OpenRoading]

I'm so grateful our fridge has yet to open on it's own! -J

[@michellekrantz4541]

Also, I was so worried about your RV. I am so happy that you were able to clean things up and it worked out. Looks like pretty good.

[@GBuds_RVremodel]

My geometry teacher used to say, "Take everything as a unique and wonderful learning experience" and she had her left forearm cut off in a car accident when she was younger. Various perspectives are very important

[@robertfarinas8704]

Sucks this happened to you guys but its amazing seeing you handle it so well! I know you guys will bounce back better than before!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much. We have both appreciated everyones kindness in the comments tonight. It's challenging to put your own emotional processing out there when it was your own mistake that caused it in the first place. Everyone in the comments tonight made us breathe a little easier. -J

[@robertfarinas8704]

@OpenRoading it's so nice for us to see the struggle so we know we are not the only ones struggling in this era of social media people can sometimes forget that the perfect life that is displayed is not what real life is like lol!

[@dalemarshall9736]

That was some good carpet. Mine still looked brand new after 15 years when I sold my Designer.

[@OpenRoading]

Ours no longer fits that description. 😂😂 -J

[@godsdeliciousunknown]

Your videos keep getting better - thank you 🙂

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you! We prefer them to get better without drama. 😂 -J

[@godsdeliciousunknown]

@@OpenRoading I was so glad when you realized it was fresh water ... MUCH easier to clean up than any other ... We had our black tank back up thru the roof vent - needed new flooring thru out the RV. What a mess to clean up - But we made it and now have one more story to laugh about :-)

[@blairinhemet]

I learned the hard way too--but the water pump only pumped out about 10 gallons before I heard it while driving--after that I turned off the water pump every time I was done with the water--every time!!

[@OpenRoading]

Good catch! Pretty sure we're not going to forget this ever again! -J

[@ohioclassCcamper]

Glad the water damage was not as bad as the last video looked. Was worried some how your fresh cracked down the side. Anyone could forget and leave water pump on. Good lesson for us. Great video.

[@AwayToMeBus]

Same thing happened to me but I'm in a bus so I heard it TG. Like others mentioned, I now make sure my pump is off. So sorry you guy had to deal with that 😞!

[@OpenRoading]

It happens. We will never forget the pump ever again. 😂 -J

[@jasonwitters7860]

Sorry about your Flood. That is my wife and my favorite place . Love Teddy Roosevelt Nat'l park. Thanks for sharing. Safe Travels.

[@Journey2Everywhere]

Goodness you two, I'm so sorry that happened and must have been so stressful. This is education for us soon to be full-timers. An interesting event that the vibration and the kitchen spigot turned your day inside out! You both show a great deal of character and hope to meet you someday next year. Travel Safe and thank you for the great information on this boondocking spot. It does look beautiful!

[@thetravelingkittens1393]

And what a good team You two are!!

[@guyfowler7638]

I did something similar. Arrived at campsite and hooked up city water and turned it on before entering the rig. When I finished setting up, went inside and the kitchen faucet was over the counter and it was on. So, it was running for maybe 15 minutes. Yes, learned that lesson.

[@jeff67mustang]

I learned from YT videos to turn the water pump off. ....at 67 years old skip the mental drama and address the problem. You two did that.....bright side is it made great content 👍 ....you both love each other is all that matters. ❤

[@RandyHarter]

Sad but stuff like this happens and you both handled it like the seasoned RV vets you are. Another great video. Thanks for all you both do. On a side note when are you going to start selling the Open Roading shirts and other merch?

[@OpenRoading]

It does, real RV life and I hope maybe someone will see our mistake and avoid it themselves, or at the very least be entertained by our video. 😁 Thanks so much for the encouragement! We are planning some merch someday! -J

[@dalemarshall9736]

Traveling Robert left their water pump switch turned on driving back down the Dalton from Arctic Circle and the rough road turned their faucet on. Filled their gray tank but luckily did not overflow in their camper. They had to make do with a full gray tank and no place to dump until they got back to Fairbanks. I always try to be sure my pump is turned off when traveling.

[@OpenRoading]

No fun! We have 2 grays and unfortunately neither of them on their own can hold all the fresh water. -J

[@rickkeller105]

Glad to see the damage wasn’t bad! The sound of her voice when you first opened the door was tough to hear. With the oil change recommend getting a fumoto drain valve to replace oil drain plug. Way less messy! I have a powerstroke as well and the oil can shoot out.

[@garygus5966]

Keep smiling no matter what happens! I love watching your channel! You remind me of myself, if it can go wrong it will. Keep smiling!

[@BigGodLife]

Oh no you guys! That happened to me! Did not realize the importance of turning off pump. A speaker fell off window thing, hit handle on faucet and tripped outlet that I had to replace and determine nuance of basic gfc outlet. Ugh! Not as bad as y'all's so sympathize with you's! 🙏

[@Kathacamping23]

Clearing the counter thing! I love that!!! My boyfriend doesn't love it, but I can relate. 😂

[@michaela.aguilar2921]

Sorry that happened to you guys. We use a hair tie to secure the faucet handle. Stay safe.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks. Yeah, I don’t think we’ll ever be forgetting to shut that pump off again. -J

[@PittsWithAPurpose]

Another good one. I just looked left to Paul and asked if he turned the pump off after a potty break. 😮 We are on our second travel day on the way south again. ❤️

[@JohnnyThomas-ps6mp]

I advocate putting the water pump on a relay that disconnects power to the pump when the trailer harness is plugged into the truck.

[@OpenRoading]

Oooo…while this would avoid mistakes like this we use our water often on travel days so I’m not sure I’d do this on my rig. I think this happens once and you never forget again. 😂 -J

[@mariahorsfield76]

I’m so sorry this happened to u guys but glad it was thro the whole rv ❤❤😊 see u Friday

[@OpenRoading]

I was sooo glad the weather was hot and dry! -J

[@SEANRMZ]

OOHH my, I to would of reacted the same. 1 thing I hate is water & Rv's they dont mix. It happened to us but our sink wasnt blocked, so all the water ended up in the grey tank. I then Always put a spandex tie to hold the faucet closed... I am happy to see you guys are handling it better as the video goes on.

[@cindysteele-xd8pq]

We rented a Class C RV and drove up to Voyageurs a couple years ago. Because we were in the camper, we saw the faucet turn on because of vibration and used a rubber band to secure the handle to the faucet. We didn't even know to turn off the pump. 😅 So sorry this happened to you! What a frustrating turn to your adventure. 😢

[@camustang1966]

This happened to us several years ago. The roads vibrated the faucet open and flooded the RV. From that moment on, we bungeed the faucet handle to the faucet so it couldn’t vibrate open. And we now ALWAYS make sure the water pump is off in transit…no matter what.

[@Livin_inRVA]

Hey Joe, she let you have two jokes in the episode…you do whatever she wants!!😂 Btw, your Bear School pin transfers to herds of cattle as well!!

[@OpenRoading]

😂 I voluntarily edited out "Why are these trees so scared?" during the petrified forest section. 😂 -J

[@Livin_inRVA]

@ OMG, I just about fell on the floor at that!!

[@dannieport9254]

Use a pilots checklist. Airplane pilots always go through a preflight checklist before takeoff. It's a great safety rule. Maybe make a checklist with all that is a must do before you turn a wheel.

[@OpenRoading]

Next time I jump in the truck "Landing gear?" -J

[@walterrafolski5662]

So sorry this happened, but what I see is a Rv that’s well constructed with plywood and not CDX or particle board. Life is an adventure and y’all are living it. So glad Joe got his projects done you need to get a dehumidifier it will help dry the camper out. Really enjoy your videos, Joe don’t forget the color matched caulk it’s yours when you want it. I can ship it or if you’re on I-95 coming through Georgia you can pick it up!

[@GenderSkins]

Just wanted to say this, while dealing with an overly affectionate cat. If that is your first RV flood, you should be OK since you got to it as soon as you saw it and did not let it sit for days without doing anything. However, I would suggest either changing your kitchen sink facet to a double handled version of the same facet, or make a small modification to keep the water handle and head in place while traveling in case you forget to turn the pump off. As you will forget again, and this does come from experience owning a 1954 Spartan Royal Mansion that had busted water lines that took several attempts to find all the leaks, when we first hooked it to a full time water supply. To the tune of 9 different leaks, before replacing the water line under the sink.

[@WilliamMassey-j5c]

Great video!! Hey you live and learn. I have to say if you had a newer Rig your floor and cabinets would have buckled. That is the problem now days they just do not make them as well as they use too. See you next week.

[@OpenRoading]

100% The fact that the floor is actual plywood is HUGE! -J

[@mtn.lion_bait]

That's brutal! Best of luck to you both

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you. We survived! 😃 -J

[@TomPolifka]

Sorry this happened to you guys! What an awful surprise. Thinking of you and sending positive vibes.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks Tom. It happens - our mistake. But you just roll up your sleeves and tackle it once you've had a moment to process. In our case, we're so glad this wasn't as bad as it truly could have been! -J

[@BajaGirl302]

We have a 36’ 5th wheel, and it is not laid out very well. I like how yours is laid out. Then again, my hubby doesn’t want to change much!

[@OpenRoading]

This is the layout that came with this model. There are a lot of 2004-2005 RVs with this layout (keystone, Jayco designer, and at least one other one) but they are all 20 years old now. 👀 I hear you though, Layout is one of our top 5 considerations for getting another RV if we ever do. Since it's our home we're very picky so We'll stick with this one until we can get/find the next one that will be just right. -J

[@christineskeen7252]

Baking soda and kitchen dish soap on oil stain. So sorry this happened to the two of you. You persevered, great job!

[@jocelynb8935]

Such great team work. U just earned a new subscriber

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks for mashing that button! 😊 -J

[@JohnFoxtracks]

Even experienced RVers make newbie mistakes. Hang in there, its a teaching moment for everyone...... never travel with your water pump on.

[@lilcheeps6147]

I think I’ve seen you use Milwaukee tools. If not, whichever brand you use they should make a battery operated small shop vac I use Milwaukee brand small one, but I keep with the camper

[@OpenRoading]

I've got Dewalt. I'll have to check that out, Thanks! We used to have a small shop vac but got rid of it for space.... LOL whoopsie. -J

[@lilcheeps6147]

@@OpenRoading I didn’t realize how much I carry in my toolbox in my pick up Monday. I T-bone the car totaled my truck and had to go empty it today and did not realize how much tools I hadn’t toolbox

[@OpenRoading]

@@lilcheeps6147 Oh man! I'm sorry to hear that! Yeah, we have most of our tools in the. RV so when we're out without the RV I'd feel similar! (Although I probably have far fewer tools. 😂) -J

[@anthonymartinez749]

Happy Friday hope you guys are doing well!

[@OpenRoading]

We are! Happy Friday to you as well Anthony! 🥇 -J

[@EuniceCoughlin]

Wow. You guys really were lucky, the flood could have been so much worse! Love those petrified rocks, they all looked Instagram-worthy to me 🤩

[@OpenRoading]

It could have been! When I realized just how much had gone down the sink I was so relieved. Still way more than I would have liked though and you never want to see water leaking out the bottom of the rig. 😭 -J

[@angelaklinger2951]

Oh my gosh, this made me cry. I always try to remember to turn the water pump off. We have a cat and never thought about road vibration. Hopefully everything will turn out OK. I love Medora, South Dakota.

[@PatriciaofNelsonTravels]

We always make sure our water pump is off because One of our worst fear is having our water accidentally turn on and flooding every like what just happened to you guys, so sorry you experienced it. 😬

[@OpenRoading]

You’re doing it right! -J

[@bkfrance2]

Y’all!!! 😮 My heart sank when I saw that water so I can only imagine how discouraged and overwhelmed you felt. I’m sorry that happened to you! That reversed image on the NP info sign was not cool! Why would they do that? I am a sucker for a cheesy joke so “moooooove over” to the cows made me giggle! 😂 The sunset was lovely. 🌅

[@davidwinters1189]

I enjoy your videos keep putting them on

[@OpenRoading]

That’s the plan! -J

[@marigoldenergy8512]

I’m so glad the water situation was resolved easier than I was expecting. 🎉. I have a question about boondocking. How do you keep your things and trailer secure when you leave the trailer to go into town. It may not be an issue for 5th wheels, but I imagine a trailer could be stolen when the owner is gone.

[@OpenRoading]

So....Safety. We've boondocked for 5 years and haven't had anything stolen. If someone is going to steal a trailer or a 5th wheel they can do so. They make locks that you can put in the hitch of a trailer or around the pin of a 5th wheel that prevents it from getting hooked up if you are afraid of someone taking the entire rig. Outright RV theft is not common. It can happen... but it's not common. We trust our gut at various boondocking spots and as we've done this for longer I think we've gotten even better at understanding if a place is truly "sketchy" or not. As to the stuff in your RV.... it's the same as a house...locks just keep the lazy thieves out. If someone is dead set on stealing your stuff...they're gonna do it. We lock everything up and so far in 5 years we've had no instances of theft. It could happen tomorrow...or it might never happen. Terrible answer I know... but I think the short answer is, rural boondocking spots aren't actually as unsafe as people think they are. Sure, not as much traffic so a thief might not get caught...but also... fewer people driving by to even know you are there. 🤷🏼 -J

[@marigoldenergy8512]

@@OpenRoading thanks. This does help me to think about boondocking in the future. No one has ever addressed this in the videos that I’ve seen.

[@darklaps]

Hahaha, I said the same thing "Look he has a stain"!

[@OpenRoading]

😂 If there's one thing I cannot be... it's pretentious... because I don't think I have a single piece of clothing that doesn't have a rip or a stain somewhere. 😂 -J

[@lindamiller5489]

Those rocks/ trees were pretty darn kool

[@OpenRoading]

They are! And we didn't do a good job of capturing just how many there are there. They were EVERYWHERE! -J