We’ve had MAJOR problems! (RV Life)

We always say in RV life, the highs are high and the lows are low. And in this video we’re showing you both 🙃

[@warrenwilson70]

You guys handled all the trailer issues very well.i would have lost it. Lol

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Happy you found the problem. Both young and smart. Voltage meter? Unplug 7way. Test truck output. Test pin box. You did not have correct voltage reading. Disconnect 7 way at pin box. Test 7 way cord to pin box. I bet it would test good. Thus tells you problems are in the RV. Then I would have cut and tested each wire to each brake and that would have told you the brakes to inspect. As a professional technician in the electrical/ mechanical field I think you did a great job at not giving up and on the end you both found the problem. We sub

[@88corinutza]

looks like its time to UPGRADE to load Range G tires we did and never looked back 😍😍 Same with truck, always buy MORE than you think you think you will need. Its why we have a Dually

[@kevink4914]

Born a raised in Michigan thumb. Yes you do run into some good people. I just took my truck tire in leaking at the bead. They cleaned up the rim and remounted it at no $charge. Government and justice system are crooks/ scammers here. but we have few business workers still 💯 great.

[@warrenwilson70]

You've got a good man, Ash.

[@KKindel1]

Not sure if its been mentioned yet. An easy way to change a tire on a two axle unit is to drive the good axle up onto blocks (just on the same side of the trailer) and that will elevate the blown tire high enough to change it. Instead of having to jack up the axle with the flat each time.

[@marciatesch3951]

It’s your tires. Replace them. We have same rig, before any camping we put new Goodyear Endurance tires on.

[@MikeAsh]

We ended up replacing the tires with Goodyear Endurance. No problems since!

[@zachariab28]

Thank you so much for showing this side of full timing. Very very valuable information.

[@MikeAsh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markbaehne9389]

Had that same trailer brake problem on My 2013 GMC Sierra went through a couple trouble shooting days went to google Forms found it was common that the -- part is called a , Trailer Brake Continue Relay Assembly , that is mounted above the rear, spare tire on my truck, that hooks up to the seven way head-on bad changed it out and had a problem since , Spring 2022 we were getting ready to make a trip from North of Nashville to Michigan and the UP. Beautiful trip great people ,4,500 miles in a month it ended up being a great trip except for the wind had a blast. Their is a new Lazy DAys RV in Murfreesboro Tn. Wrote this before finishing video to see this , Mobile Service technician didn’t check very good did he ?$300 ?? Great you found it !, Keep that other in mind also.

[@hutch1672]

The patience you two have is amazing!

[@MikeAsh]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@warrenwilson70]

Hello Mike & Ash. Have a wonderful Holiday

[@everydaylifer2019]

Recommend tire covers for your tires on the ground and spare. We made a trip to Wyoming and lost two covers and blew 3-4 tires including the spare which lost its cover.

[@mikeshotshothauling9243]

What a great young couple! Wonderful persistence. Been an Independent Trucker for over 25 years and do 95% of my own work both at home and at times on the road. Always learning more and more. Stay safe out there and enjoy!! ✌️

[@jestofreestone1]

Get rid of those Trailer King China Bombs. Had them on my 21 keystone outback. One bulged around the treads like your first one did! Put on goodyear endurance tires and after 10k Km on them - zero issues. Trailer kings are JUNK!

[@debbiekraemer1714]

You kids are amazing! Thank you for sharing these astounding experiences. Can’t wait for the next flawless video!

[@MikeAsh]

Thank you Miss Debbie! 😘

[@ddcornell1019]

Thank you.

[@jamessowards3822]

Ashley, you have to learn to stay calm and collected. Stuff happens and you just roll with it. If you check on things, do all the required maintenance and still have an issue there really wasn't anything else you could have done. Never waste energy on what could have happened just focus on what is or did happen then move forward.

[@MikeAsh]

Great advice! We’ve both learned a lot of patience in rv life!

[@shawnrkeenen]

AM enjoying watching your videos. But one thing- I will live vicariously through your travails, and will never have a 5th wheel unless it is parked permanently.

[@user-tr9kq5fj9r]

Mike do your self a favor and get a 1/2 " drive battery powered impact wrench, you will love it

[@markreynolds9570]

Great channel. Can't wait for the next video

[@MikeAsh]

Thanks for watching Mark! Stay tuned 😄

[@brianbelliveau5551]

Man I hope your keeping track of all the repairs to try to get compensation from your dealership or keystone good luck safe travels

[@jefffranz1086]

Keep your tires 5 psi under max pressure and you should not have any more problems. Remember air Expands. The faster you go the harder the air the more expansion on an 80 psi tire. Keep them at 75 and you should be good. Good luck

[@boarderbm]

Nice job. I'm not gona tell u what ur doing wrong, sometimes the bad days end up Being a blessing down the road with the knowledge gained. Persistence is key. I have had your struggles, problly why I have a hard time trusting people to do things right. U got a subscriber

[@MikeAsh]

Got that right, we're smarter travels and very handy people now! Appreciate you, Brandon!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Yeah sometimes you have to roll with it, it can be tough though when it’s one thing after another. Best to not ever be in a hurry because that will just make things worse.

[@Joe-ps8ko]

All I can say is WOW!

[@thewillys7230]

Great video Mike&Ash. This video carries with it a lot of value to new RV'ers, people who don't understand the challenges that come with RV'ing let alone full time RV'ing. I'm sure it will open a few eyes and help the community to be more aware. Glad this didn't crush your spirits and you rolled with it. Whats somewhat funny, is that another channel we subscribe to 'Camping with the Coles' released a video yesterday that highlighted a) a truck malfunction&repair and b) a tire change at night - its a theme this week!!!! As always, looking forward to more content :) Take care and happy holidays.

[@MikeAsh]

Very well said & thank you for the kind comment! That was our goal exactly: share the challenges that come with full time RVing, but how it’s also balanced with amazing experiences & learning lessons! Happy holidays my friend!

[@erikhickey367]

truck tires i hauled with mine and use Cooper Discovery from Discount Tire and I have put 60k heavy hauling on them .

[@marcusaponte1287]

Always find the silver lining. Try to remain positive. These are the daily challenges of driving for a living. Thanks for the video!

[@MikeAsh]

That’s really all you can do in the moment!

[@rebekahrose5454]

I just started watching your channel and I’m obsessed! Can’t wait to get our fifth wheel on the road like you guys! Btw, Ash I love your clothes! Where do you shop and where did you get the bathing suit you were wearing in this episode? ❤

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Wires sometimes disconnect back by the wheel on the trailer maybe when you got the flat tire.?

[@brendajohnson5067]

We have the same fifth wheel. We bought it in September and used it one week. It’s been in the shop most of the time as fridge and bedroom slide went out on that one trip. Stress crack on the cab and was in the shop six weeks after we had it one week. We sold out Montana to buy it but I wish we had it back. Good luck. At least we are not full time but are retired and travel several months at a time. I hope everything is okay now with your camper and nothing else serious happens. BTW we always buy new tires when we buy a new fifth wheel. We learned that lesson the hard way several fifth wheels ago. Happy Trails you you.

[@MikeAsh]

Ugh I’m so sorry to hear that 😭 I hope you’ve got it all fixed up now and ready for the next trip!

[@chrisandersonCR16]

Hopefully, by now, you have purchased a portable impact gun for changing your tires. Look into Samson gl285t tires, I use them on all my commercial trailers and my fifth wheel. I've never had any issues with them blowing out. We average around 70,000 miles on a set.

[@ddcornell1019]

I’m from the 414 of winterconsin. Planing to get a Rv for me and the wife. Just ran across your channel. Learning a lot.

[@MikeAsh]

Do it! Best decision we've ever made...seriously!

[@thomasboykin581]

Hey man, get you are battery power wrench. It will save you a lot of time Love you videos

[@mikelayow815]

Good video. Ups and downs of rv living. You need to be a mechanic, electrician, and a plumber if you own a rv. We've had quite a few issues with our Arcadia. Water heater blew up. Wire shorted out on bedroom slide. Auto level quit, rear wall was loose and needed to be screwed together. Hot water line started leaking like your's accessed under sink and tightened up. Blew front tire drivers side on hi way. Be safe. Life is an adventure

[@MikeAsh]

Oh man I'm sorry to hear that!! RVs force us to be very well rounded handy men & women that's for sure... Safe travels!

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😀 a lot of rv's were not manufactured right quality is bad your rig is fairly new sometimes you have to step up to better built rig drv is one I'm looking at jayco but seems that you need to have it inspection done no matter what you buy a big step up is luxe and new horizon hand built takes 5 months to complete but they cost more good luck finding rig safe travels 😁 N

[@erikhickey367]

if you have 235 80 16 tires upgrade to 16ply . i use to change my 10ply every 3 months never getting the mileage out of them. went with transeagle 16ply i havent had 1 issue. Priority Tire online

[@sevaguillon1619]

I would definitely invest in a 1/2 impact to get the tires off. Definitely makes life easier

[@MikeAsh]

I’ve recently switched over to an impact. Definitely makes the roadside tire change less painful.

[@JoeT.1960]

You done a good job . The best thing to do is get LT tires 10 ply . St tires are junk , we had 3 flats in one day in are 5th wheel . And this time my brake controller went bad , I no how you feel but we made it to Florida 🏝

[@MikeAsh]

Enjoy Florida!

[@ccwawa1]

That was a lot of work great job. You should take a brake and go snowmobiling for a weekend.😉

[@MikeAsh]

Thanks CC! It might be cold enough in South Texas this weekend for snow. We’ll show these cowboys how it’s done 🤙

[@dennislautner8709]

First of all, Ash are you from Traverse City and is your mother's name Lynn? Secondly, my best friend (some say wife) and I traveled to South America in our sailboat from the northern Great lakes. We had so many problems with our boat that we were getting depressed. We found fellow sailor's to help us as we helped others. The "community" of like minded boat people really is amazing. Now we are 70 + and are starting to RV with our grandchildren. I'm assuming we will have breakdowns, we will watch your videos to help us 'learn' of potential problems. Eg. I was wondering if a TPMS would be appropriate; after watching your issues with tires it's first on my list of mods. Thanks, we love your show!

[@jaypiva1951]

Enjoying your videos. Hope you have gotten most of the bugs worked out of your 3250rl. We have been looking hard at a new Arcadia 3250rl. The layout seems fantastic for a couples RV. I do have a few concerns after looking it over thoroughly. One of my big concerns could be something that contributed to your axle issue. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 lb I have noticed that the axles on the Arcadia are rated 5200 lbs giving a combined weight rating of 10400 pounds. Load range E tires are rated a roughly 2830 pounds so those should sufficient. I may be over thinking things but I'd rather over rated than under. The unit we are looking at has the older style Colman Mach 2 AV rather than the one with the house style merv 9 filter. The trim piece above the TV has already fell off and the ceiling doesn't have a consistent paint sheen throughout. .

[@MikeAsh]

Your concerns are definitely valid about the weight ratings. With a full tank of fresh water, the back axle is maxed out. The worst part is the left to right distribution. The slide and appliances put a lot of weight in the driver side, while the passenger side has relatively light. All that said, we’ve driven over 7k miles with the new Goodyear endurance tires and haven’t had a single issue (tire/axle related).

[@kathiebauer5165]

I hope the manufacturer steps up, RV construction has had issues but the freedom to travel is worth the headaches.

[@MikeAsh]

We sure hope so!

[@gerardplank3780]

So sorry you guys are getting everything but the kitchen sink thrown at you. I'm a certified mobile tech and feel bad that it didn't work out. I'm in Myakka City feel free to hit me up next time I'll give you straight up advice how to resolve the issue. No charge at all , just hate seeing folks stuck on the road.

[@Weak_juan]

Great learning experience for you and us watching! You guys handled it well though. I would've lost my sh1t

[@tylersrubar6451]

Sounds like your truck is struggling. At least sounds like the motor towards end of the video. That a gas engine?

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Look at all the information you are learning, you will know more now than before! Each time you learn something and the long run it may end up saving you money in repairs that you can do yourself

[@MikeAsh]

That's exactly right! It sucks in the moment but we've learned sooo much and we're better people for it!

[@biologistjim4905]

Like most anything else the manufacturer will take the cheap way out. Are your tires original with your new RV? And if there Chinese made, it’s advisable to get rid of them ASAP and get a good American made tire like a Goodyear or a fire stone. I had this exact same thing happen changed out to American made good years. Got my asshole the line and had no trouble ever since.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

What ratings are those tires? The weight I wouldn’t think on the one side would make that much difference . The tires were probably the minimum for that trailer. Maybe need some g or h rated tires?

[@truckerlarry7345]

Number one thing with Tire issues on campers is camper tires or trailer tires stop buying trailer tires they are of low quality no matter what ones you buy. Best result by light truck tires preferably something in about a 10 ply rated tire keep the air right no more trailer tire problems. Trailer tires are junk.

[@thesiteseekers7867]

Can you recommend the jack you are using.

[@hydrohybrid4206]

I’m having the exact same problem on a 2015 Chevy Silverado I hope by the end of the video you tell me what the problem is so I can fix mine. Thanks.😅😅😅😅

[@MikeAsh]

Our problem ended up being the brake wires within the wheel hubs. The clips fell off so the wire rubbed and ended up shorting out. Both passenger side brakes needed to be replaced.

[@cowboyscoffee]

You've got a great Man there

[@MikeAsh]

Oh I sure do!!♥️

[@mikeallen9820]

I have a question. We are having similar issues with our brakes on our Arcadia. Was your message popping up on your dash constantly or was it only when you used the brakes? Was hoping for a little more insight to see if it's the same issue we are having. Thanks!

[@MikeAsh]

It kept popping up on the dash, then would go away a minute later. After a while, it stayed in saying that the brakes were disconnected

[@stevedenoyer5956]

What the heck was it?the brake issue? Wrapped up in something?

[@hutch1672]

Like, seriously, I can't even fix my freaking Keurig!

[@MikeAsh]

Believe in yourself! 😂

[@hydrohybrid4206]

Wire harness for the trailer that is

[@OurTimeAdventuring]

May I ask what type of camera and setup you use inside your truck? It looks at times you are not holding the camera but able to record both you and your husband

[@MikeAsh]

We use a GoPro in wide mode for those shots 😊

[@shaundavidson2582]

I'm a newbie rv'er "Learning from others"

[@surgdesignstudiollc5383]

Where did you change the leaf springs?

[@MikeAsh]

They were replaced through warranty at a dealership in Wisconsin. Kunes RV.

[@paulsmith1102]

Man. Feel sorry for you guys. Well. you know what they say. You get get what you pay for. 😢

[@frankemmite1666]

What has Keystone/Arcadia said about all this? Bad axle design, horrible brake design, what else?

[@sjeffreyw]

You folks need to purchase a battery powered impact driver to help get those lug nuts off.

[@MikeAsh]

We have one, for some reason I like to make more work for myself...