Where Do We Go During RV Repairs on Our Brinkley?

[@MelanieSteenwyk]

Making lemon out of lemonade.... Too funny! True words of life and much more realistic than lemonade out of lemons.

[@wildrvlife]

LOL….so, until this moment, it didnt dawn on me that I said it backwards 🤣🤣 but I think you’re right about it being more realistic

[@bwelcher18]

As a Hoosier I think this is an appropriate comment on Indiana 🤣

[@wildrvlife]

🤣🤣🤣

[@josieruiz3946]

So sorry you have to have repairs, they need to make more sturdy and light of course. You have fun and be happy. Lord Jesus Keep You Safe. Blessing Your Way.

[@josieruiz3946]

How about a hand vacuum cleaner for the dirt pick up.

[@amandamacneven332]

As someone from MN --- 4 wheel drive is not equal to 4 wheel stop

[@BillUtah]

As someone from Utah, the first rigs in the ditch are usually SUV then lifted trucks with wide tires. Being able to go doesn't equal stopping.... 😮

[@samharbers3858]

Congratulations on12 years. May the Good Lord Jesus bless you both

[@LalaLars723]

You are awesome, and I love watching your adventures. It’s unfortunate that some people are so negative in their comments, but your responses are always so kind! Thanks for putting yourselves out there for our enjoyment, despite the unnecessary criticism. 😊

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️ the positivity does far outweigh the negative and we really do appreciate everyone who joins us on these adventures and takes the time to send us encouragement in the comments, so thank you!

[@PaulRoberts-e9o]

Take no notice!!

[@leroiandmarie]

When Victoria said, "We got to go scuba diving... in the water", I laughed out loud! That was the best part 😂 -LeRoi

[@wildrvlife]

LOL Craig made fun of me all week for that 😂🤣

[@amccauley5033]

"Lemons out of lemonade" 😂😂😅😅

[@wildrvlife]

🤣🤣 didn’t even realize I said that until today

[@cherylbeavers6475]

Just remember when you're driving in the snow, start slowing down way before you're gonna stop or make a turn😊

[@wildrvlife]

Yes! This is a good tip! 😅

[@farmdoc9252]

Looking forward to next week! We have a Brinkley as well. We enjoy your channel!

[@wildrvlife]

Oh awesome! And thank you!!

[@ChristianCareerJoy]

Ok the music in this video is so on point! The almost “ little house on the prairie” vibe while putting in slides and Leeland herding the truck - loved it! Happy Anniversary!

[@sandraganoung9680]

Brinkley would be smart to sign you two on as Rep's asap! Best KZbinr couple! Brinkley better make all right for you as they will be in trouble if they dont...100% .. Craig in flip flops in snow..too funny! 😂

[@wildrvlife]

Haha 😆 thank you for the compliment!!

[@pvdogs2]

Hopefully you guys are safe in Indiana!!

[@wildrvlife]

We have moved on from there now, but we ended up having a great time there.

[@pvdogs2]

@@wildrvlife Glad to hear you missed the severe storms.

[@williamvanfleteren6251]

Again, you two are so cool and normal. Most of these traveling RV couples on you tube are nauseating... "the Hanks", traveling nurses give me serious mostion sickness. "The Irritated Traveler" chanel is as good as yours. Stay the same, honestly you guys are refreashing. Hey, you guys are right, Michigan is fun for a moment, but the weather sucks....

[@emilycummings7540]

16:47 TRY this in night driving. 😮 I live in Ohio, in the city. I was coming back from a road trip it was snowing sideways straight at the windshield I could not see anything the raod was so snow covered . If you ever seen the movie The Shinning, when the old man is driving in the snow cat up the mountain . Just add snow coming straight at you. I've never white knuckled so hard. I had to stop driving.

[@brentwall9786]

Craig is what we call here in Australia a true blue Ozzie Bogan! 🤣🤣😃

[@danielbarrett6026]

"we are making lemon out of lemonade" 🤣 I'm sincerely glad things worked out. I wonder if Garmin and Google maps are in cahoots with one another. I have not had much luck with either.

[@wildrvlife]

I’m telling you!! Us too!! So many weird issues

[@jgroves55]

Great all around video , you guys have a great attitude that makes your videos entertaining .

[@wildrvlife]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for watching!

[@edevoid]

Congratulations on your anniversary.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@robertgoldstein4024]

Same issue with ours lately. Even after updating the software.😢

[@GarfieldHiscock]

Happy anniversary. Keep both hands on the steering wheel when turning and driving in snow. One tends to overcorrect when driving with one hand. Nice to see you planking and boarding at your own pace.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!!

[@jeffwindbigler4199]

Congratulations on 12 years, Sandy and I met in the 8th grade, we have been together 56 years and will celebrate 51 years married this year. We really enjoy your videos.

[@wildrvlife]

Congrats on nearly 51 years, that’s amazing!! And you met in 8th grade…how sweet! Love it! And thanks for watching!

[@brendabardell-resch6869]

You need to come to Canada and ski at Lake Louise in Banff National Park or Whistler just outside of Vancouver.

[@wildrvlife]

Ooh I bet those are AMAZING places to ski! Would love to do a ski trip there one day!

[@janehargis9301]

Banff is stunning and everyone should go! Likewise, Lake Louise is amazing but a totally different experience. Folks need to stay at both!

[@rogergraves242]

Happy Anniversary 🎉/Going to Have Nice Dinner At A Nice Restaurant. I Like Cheese Cake factory Reasturant.

[@amyhart2295]

My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Happy Anniversary!!

[@wildrvlife]

So glad you like them! And thank you!!

[@aswinos6077]

Wow, you went scuba diving IN THE WATER! 😉 😂 Fun video. Happy Anniversary to you both.

[@wildrvlife]

LOL Craig has been making fun of me all week about that, like “where else would you scuba dive??” My excuse was that I was just thinking about how we went in the water and there was NO WAY I’d even think about getting in any water around us in Michigan this time of year 😂🤣

[@edmainteng5454]

It’s great that you can get the work done at the manufacture but some of the stuff you are having them do could cause more trouble than they are worth. I find that the more I fix on my coach the more I learn about how to get myself out of trouble. Your manufacturer is by far one of the best but you are going to run out of warranty and fixing stuff will rather get very expensive or you will have to do it yourself. Start fixing the little stuff now will pay dividends in the future. After being in the maintenance business for 40 years there are so many things you can do yourself that will keep you on the road and safe. Keep having a good time and be safe.

[@wildrvlife]

I 100% agree with you. I come from a residential construction background. I would encourage you to watch some of our earlier videos before we had the brinkley. Start with the video "its falling apart", and you will have some good laughs as we figure out what we got ourselves into with the rv world and some of our creative DIYs.

[@tammyjordan286]

We had several issues with our new travel trailer within a year as well. I enjoy your videos each week. Happy Anniversary!

[@wildrvlife]

And that’s why the warranty is nice, right! Lol, I feel like we got lucky because I’m pretty sure we’ve put at least 3 years worth of miles and use on this thing within the first year….so it’s almost like getting an extended warranty for free 🤣

[@kristenpoe4967]

I just bought my very first TT and I am already regretting it unfortunately. I was so excited to get it and now it has been nothing but problems. 😢 I took it out for the first time last weekend and found out the bathroom plumbing is broken. Let’s just say water ended up everywhere!

[@wildrvlife]

@@kristenpoe4967 oh man, I feel you on that! With our old RV, all the problems it had were always actual problems and really affected our enjoyment factor…although we still kept at it for 2 years so I don’t know what that says about us 😅 Really hope the big problems like that end for you soon 😢…I promise that RVing can be much more enjoyable!

[@peterthomas3863]

FYI This is my very first comment on a You Tube channel!!! I could tell you were in Michigan without hearing it from you, and again in my neck of the woods way before you got to Shanty Creek. It is fun watching your videos!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We are super glad you enjoyed it.

[@RobertMurray-b1e]

Happy Anniversary!!! Glad you are having a great time in Michigan!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!!

[@snaphappee]

Oh, man! I’ve watched all your videos and now I have to wait! You guys are awesome!

[@wildrvlife]

Haha! Thank you for watching. I'm so glad you enjoyed them.

[@TammyCarter-yh9po]

I have just pretty much binged watched most of your videos. Ya’ll (yep I’m from the South) are great! You have me wanting to boondock and get out of my comfort zone (local camping). Also.. it’s not an “if”, but now a “when” we get that z3100. Between seeing them at 2 RV shows and your videos, I know we will have one by 2025! Thank you for showing your experiences with Harvest Host and also for letting us know about Hipcamp! Will continue to watch! Enjoying your journey!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much for watching. And you definitely have to give boondocking a try. Hopefully, we will cross paths after you get your rv.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Traverse City! Yay

[@wildrvlife]

It was cool to visit!

[@maryphillips1162]

I'm so glad I left all that behind. Do not miss it at all. Be careful. Blizzard conditions. No thank you. Nice place to stay. Have fun 🎿 ❤❤❤ God bless. Stay safe. Mary

[@glennc8761]

“Making lemons out of lemonade”. Hahaha, y’all are too cute . Great video…..

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah I might have gotten that a little backwards 😂 thanks for watching!

[@gregwaltman6539]

Try driving in a blizzard in the plains States, you'd be like this is just everyday driving!🤣 Happy anniversary!

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah I don’t think we want to try that 😂🤣

[@essiemohr1216]

For 2 Floridians you ski and Snow board like pros❤❤❤

[@davidhypes5228]

Happy Anniversary! Praying and hoping you have many, many more years of fun and adventures to come!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!

[@burlingtonbill4687]

We worked with Ray Duffy and JD to get a couple of things done on our 3100. Super service! We toured the factory with Brendon and being a factory guy (42 years as a Machinist Mould maker in a glass factory) I loved every minute of it. We stayed for free at the RV hall of fame not far away. Micah told them to give us the red-carpet treatment. We met Micah many years past when he was at Grand Design. Best of luck on your travels. Check out the music at Burlington Bill on you tube.

[@dianemiller5120]

Hey guys this is Diane (Mexico beach)and Blane we are back home in Ohio watching you guys have a great time in our neighboring state . First ,Happy Anniversary Second, I want to go back on the road after watching you guys lol. Great job on enticing us,be safe and happy travels…..excited to go to Alaska with you all, Blane says he will consider going after he sees how you all travel it. 😊❤

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!! We are very excited about Alaska.

[@64kaimuki]

Nice easy slopes. Congratulations on ❤🎉your anniversary!🎉❤

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!! There were a couple of ice patches that would come out of nowhere, but overall, it was really fun.

[@marciacoker2968]

Hi There! HAPPY 12th ANIVERSARY 🎉❤ you kept your cool driving in the snow, like they say "After the storm comes the calm" and you had a chance to enjoy bike rides in the sunshine 🌞 stay safe!!

[@wildrvlife]

We really did have such an amazing time and thank you so much!!

[@robertt8273]

OMG Victoria, i grew up about an hour from Shanty Creek and could ski before i could walk. Im sitting here laughing my @$$ off. I now live in Fort Lauderdale for many reasons. The main one is what you went there for. The snow is beautiful on TV. But, Victoria, when driving there, I would have to throw you in the dog cage and put the blanket over it. The snow is what us michiganders, would call a light dusting. On the west coast of michigan, we could get 12 feet a year. Aka lake effect snow. Dont miss it. Have fun. Take a breath Victoria.

[@stephennowicki7158]

RV Garmin sends us to places where we can't go. And it was usually pretty good.😮

[@wildrvlife]

It’s been wonky lately for us for sure!

[@kellyhuff5076]

This is one of the best videos!!! I loved watching you guys ski and snowboarding….. loved it ❤♥️❤

[@wildrvlife]

So glad you enjoyed it because we really enjoyed making this one! ❤️

[@LauraMcClellanwrites]

You guys!! I think that’s our 3610 there in the shots of yours behind the service center!! Couldn’t quite see the license plate well enough to confirm it’s a Texas plate, but that is exactly where we parked our rig the day we dropped it off there. (And I agree with you: Dena is awesome.)

[@wildrvlife]

Lol too funny!!! If it was approximately 2 weeks-ish ago, then that is most definitely it!

[@LauraMcClellanwrites]

@@wildrvlifeYep, that was it. 😂

[@BrianNunnally]

Looking forward to seeing the repairs next week! -C4YT

[@wildrvlife]

Spoiler alert…it turned out great! 😆 but we’re excited to show them off!

[@thewanderingshores]

We were excited to see you visiting our home state, while winter is not the best time to visit you made the best of it. Safe Travels you guys- Kyle and Michelle

[@wildrvlife]

You guys getting ready to come up to Alaska with us?

[@thewanderingshores]

​​@@wildrvlifewe will leave that adventure to you and @openroading . That's a trip that is not on our bucket list we would be to worried about the roughness of that trip. I do know that @theunrouted are heading that way too. Maybe you guys will meet up with them too. Have an amazing time.

[@jimoray3]

Y’all are pretty good. Sandbagging lol

[@mattday870]

Being from Colorado... those road snow tornados you're seeing are called "snow snakes"

[@christymckinley2928]

That small brown building when y'alls were turning into Goshen (on the right as yall were turning left) is an absolutely amazing restaurant. The omlets are to die for. All the food is homecooked and is ran by amish women. Every time we have to go that way we have to stop. We are in the Southeastern Indiana. So its on the other side of the state for us. ( 5hrs).. to put it into perspective for others..HAPPY TRAVELS❤

[@patrickburke9764]

Hey not bad on the snow board and skis especially when your from Florida I am impressed 😁

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you! For me (craig), I think surfing helped me a lot. And Victoria has gotten to ski a good handful of times now. Thank you for watching.

[@lifeswhimsytutelage]

Whoot Whoot! Good job on the slopes. Thanks for sharing.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! We had an awesome time!

[@adamroberts3088]

Looks like when you left Charlestown SP it took you down Hwy 160... wow, definitely not a great road to travel with an RV. We live in the area and definitely wouldn't take that road with our rig. Safe travels!

[@bryansturtevant780]

I love your videos. You both have the best attitude. I hope you enjoyed your 12th anniversary. Traverse City is such a gem, but mostly in the summer. My wife was born and raised on the Leelanau Peninsula just north of Traverse City. We live just north of Richmond and don't enjoy the cold winter weather so we rarely go there in the winter. Summer weather is phenomenal up there. God Bless both of you keep it up I look forward to your videos each week.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much for watching! I do admit the cold winters are not our favorite times either.

[@billpenning2256]

Hey guys, been watching your videos they’re really great. Thought I’d bring up and mention that I’m an RV transporter that I transport those RVs all over the country to dealers and they all come out of Elkhart and Goshen so if you ever need some info or anything like that of the area or anything about everything maybe I can help you out. In the meantime, keep having a great time RV.ing

[@1798iscomingback]

We live 3h south of Elkart and have a RV dealer 15 min. from our house but we drive 3 hours to have our MH fixed by the factory service center even after the warranty was over. You are right, at the factory they have a way faster turn around and have the latest parts, etc. That said, Greg needs some dressing code classes... Flip Flops is not something you use outside during Indiana winter... 😂

[@dorothytokarczyk2644]

We also get a truckers atlas to double check our rv garmin route. It has saved USA few time. We have a 40ft grand design solitude 2017 360RL with a dually GMC Denali.

[@wildrvlife]

That might be what we have to do if the garmin gets any worse. Thank you for the idea.

[@stevemurray2737]

Stay warm kids!.. Make sure they check your Walls for Moisture from the “Warter” Leak, (As Craig says). Have fun! (And wear a Helmet on those bikes!).

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! And yes, they checked everything and ended up replacing the bathroom cabinet since it had soaked up some water but just had to caulk the shower track and it fixed everything…lol simple fix! 😅

[@carolhak]

I can’t wait to see the new desk!!😏

[@5667hall]

Up north we just call it blowing snow

[@maryannscanlon8655]

I found your channel a few days ago and I am hooked! I love you both. We’re going to Alaska next year and your videos are so helpful. The editing and your topics are fantastic.

[@ernielansford8710]

12 years for you guys! Congrats! 56 years for us 3/14. Going to Pensacola for the week!

[@wildrvlife]

Oh how awesome!! Happy almost anniversary! Enjoy that sunshine!!☀️

[@swanyspride1]

Welcome to my home State of Michigan...it's a State that can have all 4 season's in 1 day. I hope you were able to see Lake Michigan while visiting Michigan. Brian & I enjoy watching your videos. Keep videoing your traveling; because they are entertaining & fun to watch the 2 of You through Your Adventures. Happy 12th Anniversary to You Both & Many More. You make a Great couple together. Safe travels through Alaska.

[@rdrose61]

That is just how the roads are around Elkhart with all the plants spreadout on rural roads...

[@wildrvlife]

Yes, it was interesting to see!

[@e4adventures368]

You are up in our neck of the woods. Welcome to Northern Michigan!!!

[@wildrvlife]

We had a wonderful time, thank you!!

[@5667hall]

Leaf blower works for a lot of broom and wiping with rags jobs

[@5667hall]

Great for blowing light snow off your vehicle too if you happen to be up north

[@dennisgibson2338]

Congratulations on 12 years of bliss🎉

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! 😄

[@adventuresofMomDadGirlWhiteDog]

Welcome to Michigan! We’ve also celebrated a few of our anniversaries at Shanty Creek! Yours must not be too far off from ours. We just celebrated our 20th anniversary on January 31. 🥰🥰 Happy 12th Anniversary!! 🌹 🌹 🌹

[@davidnoyes3373]

Please take the snow with you we hate it!

[@leovillalobos3814]

Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm excited to see next week's video as we too are taking our Brinkley in to see Dena and the Customer Service Center at Brinkley.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

That’s a ski resort? It’s not a hill, mountain more like a bump. You need to head to Utah to enjoy their light powder, spring skiing.

[@JeffG-z1q]

Happy anniversary. We will celebrate our 50th anniversary next month. We love your videos. Florida kids in the snow. We moved from Pa 36 years ago to Florida to get out of snow n cold. lol

[@wildrvlife]

Happy soon to be anniversary to you as well! And I can understand the move. Snow is fun for a little while but I don’t think I could do it long term 😅

[@GarriAnn]

Wow!!! You went to Shanty Creek! I did seven years there and I’m a SoCal gal, not made for those winters. Sad to see the slopes so empty. Wednesday used to be ladies day, so I would put my napping baby under a desk in the lodge and hit those hills with my friends. Fun, but still not my weather. Thanks for the memories 💕

[@davidfieldhouse7340]

When your rv is done come to starved Rock state park in Utica illinois

[@wildrvlife]

We have already headed west. But we do have that place marked as somewhere we want to go.

[@rickausterschmidt8362]

Happy 12th Anniversary! Glad you survived the snow We enjoy your videos

[@lauravandien2363]

Happy Anniversary! That snow was scary but the scenery was beautiful. Good to get everything fixed before your Alaska trip.

[@shawnbeerens4292]

Omg TC is only an hour north of me!

[@wildrvlife]

It seems like so many people are in Michigan as it turns out!

[@Yutube-0-9-8]

Hey Steve, your phone already has it and given your information out already it is being sold

[@phreakshowgaming1473]

“Making lemon out of lemonade”😂 hope all goes well with the repairs. Happy anniversary.🤟🏼

[@wildrvlife]

I wish I could say was being witty and said it that way on purpose 🤣🤣 I didn’t even know I said it and Craig didn’t catch it either until people started commenting LOL. But, I mean, not totally untrue this way either

[@KRDUAirplanegeek]

If yall are still in IN go to the Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury IN. It’s a great place to eat. Awesome bakery. All made by the Amish.

[@wildrvlife]

Aw, I wish we would have made it. I love a good bakery!

[@rogergraves242]

Hey Normal snow Day no snow in Texas. Not at least so. Texas

[@bethcintron5060]

Congrats on your anniversary! My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married 44 years this year. Y’all are so cute together may you have many more years together!❤

[@wildrvlife]

Oh that’s so awesome, congrats on 44 years! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@DuffyGabi]

One year warranty on RVs is just insane.

[@ChloeGirlDoggie]

Just recently ran across your videos (channel?), but I am now hooked! You two (four, with the doggies) are truly experiencing life, and creating lifetime memories :) We do an 8,000 mile loop around the US every year in a span of 3.5 to 4 weeks in our 1988 VW Westfalia. My question to you guys is how do you decide on your next location? Do you have an extended travel plan?

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for watching! We typically have a general idea of where we want to go and then days leading up to us going we us apps and websites to figure out where we can stay.

[@johnclancy7607]

Great video. Congrats on the anniversary. only 28 more and u will catch us. It will go by in a heartbeat. One tip for driving in the snow. 4wd only gets u further into the ditch

[@wildrvlife]

Haha good tip! 😅 and I can’t believe how fast these 12 years have already gone…time flies when you’re having fun!

[@heavencantwait1218]

Happy Anniversary 🎊 🎉❤ thanks for sharing , love y’all got to go skiing , that was a great idea & place to go , we always enjoyed the less crowded ski resorts when our kids were growing up .

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much 🤗 it was really nice that we never had to wait in line! We’ve been to more crowded places and it can be a little stressful worrying about running into people

[@jim87vette]

What no snow angels 😉? Happy Anniversary you guys!

[@krazedkamper]

Happy Anniversary, you two! 🎉 I'm with you, I'm not a cold weather person. I'm currently in Arizona! 😂😂

[@gfinklea]

We are sort of reliving our past through Y'all. Our week goes by much slower because of waiting for your next video. Our travel through the U.S. was in a Hippie van., 1970 Ford E150. We later got a 21 ft. motorhome. Congratulations on your 12th anniversary. You guys are so likable and funny. Our anniversary will be the 60th in July. We plan to ride our Harley, 2 wheeler to our party.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh wow, I bet that was a trip you’ll never forget!! I know that I will forever be grateful for the memories we are making now ❤️ so glad that you’re able to relive some of those days through us and thank you so much!!

[@marty7277]

I didn't see many RV Garmin responses, but the ones I saw take them down some small side roads as well. I have my RV Garmin set to mostly take highways and interstates, not the fastest route, and it still takes me through a neighborhood.

[@wildrvlife]

So weird!!

[@Joe-zt7ef]

Love your videos, always look forward to the next, I also love you bring your puppies everywhere :)

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you! And we appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@jordancook1668]

25:12, I’m glad the service has been good, but it isn’t as though they don’t know you’re KZbinrs, the only Brinkley KZbinrs at that. RV service for most of us is abysmal. Also, most of us can’t go to Indiana, so it’s the dealer service that really matters.

[@greg2e889]

I love your KZbin channel reminds of us when we were your age. Enjoy yourself before you have some rugrats. LOL

[@badgerpa9]

Happy Anniversary!! Glad you got to have some snow fun in the north. Did Mav get to sleep outside in a snow bank? BTW the roads looked like pretty good winter driving condition, always slow before a corner and do not brake on a corner. Stay safe and healthy.

[@woodworker11641]

Happy Anniversary to you guys! Another great video! Welcome to our turf! 🙂 Weather is pretty much all over this time of year! LOL

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks so much! 😊 and thank you for watching! The weather definitely through us for some loops that week 😆

[@edevoid]

I would take the heat over snow every day!!

[@wildrvlife]

Same here. However, I do love snowboarding.

[@rbranch2987]

Check your Garmin that it is NOT set for the “shortest route”.

[@saraduncan8171]

Love watching your adventures ❤

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@albee253]

U all need water sensors... upstairs and in your bay area... asap...my wife feels safer now with all the sensors... safe travels

[@campingdogmama]

RV Garmin- we are in Ohio and it has taken us down some skinny back roads. We updated towards the end of our season last year (it was VERY difficult to update for some reason), so we are hoping it does better this season!

[@ceritapenman6112]

Congratulations on your 12yr anniversary!❤