Our Grand Design RV is Falling Apart - Big Updates

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We are returning our Grand Design RV back to the factory. We are shocked to find out how many things are falling apart. Needless to say, there are a lot of things we need to share and update you on. Living in an RV full time is stressful, especially when you have to leave your home on wheels.
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@dennisbeek6958 3 дня назад

As you know, RV stands for Repairs Vary. You wanted to hear about my RV tire issues. I had china bombs on my original 2018 Heartland product and after 4 years I replaced them with Goodyear endurance STs. Then I started to have blowouts. I am close to 5200# on a single axle so I ran them at the recommended 80 psi. That's when things started happening. When the blowouts took out the fabric underlayment, I replaced it with aluminum flashing material. I also learned from Nascar how to laminate foam in between the flooring to make my own safety wall. I repaired the floor, doubled it, laminated high density foam that is protected by aluminum. Even though mine is a pre-COVID baby, it still is an Elkhart Indiana vinyl covered cardboard travel trailer. I enjoyed your video 😊

@cassandralehman5274 12 дней назад

This was oddly reassuring. Sometimes it seems like influencers have a nice RV with none of the struggles that I am experiencing. Seeing those little things falling apart, help me realize it’s the same for everybody.

@MsQ275 12 дней назад

Amen ❤

@Rooted_on_the_Road 12 дней назад

Ageeed

@davepellegrino2033 5 дней назад

Yes, most 'influencers' won't talk about their struggles. Only sunshine and rainbows.

@yardboy3955 18 часов назад

I did RV-ing for two years and sold my rig. I had enough of the whole experience. Glad I did it when I was young not after I retired.

@deborahsimpson2732 2 дня назад

I watched a video of an RV technician who explained different parts of rvs that the owners should keep an eye on to stave off costly repairs. At the end of the video he said something profound because it is the truth. He said that rvs are not meant to be lived in, to replace your conventional home. They are exactly what they say they are, "recreational" not permanent. He said that dragging your house down the road at 60 mph, with all that jostling, will shake everything loose. It was a "duh" moment and I really appreciated his honesty. I'm not sharing this to discourage anyone (not that I think I could) or disrespect the adventure. I'm just sharing what a professional was brave enough to share.

@yvonnelee5766 День назад

I have heard the same. And I also heard if you live in your RV fulltime, every year of is equivalent to 7 years the wear; which makes sense to me.

@chicagonorthcoast День назад

The sick thing is that RVs cost more per square foot than a house. MUCH more. Whether it's a rather low-quality 28' Class C Coachman (a horrible brand), or a sleek Newmar 40' Class A of high quality with all the comforts, you're paying a massive per-square-foot premium for a cramped lifestyle in a vehicle not made for full-time occupancy, to say nothing of the maintenance, repair, and fuel costs. Face it, these things are toys for people with plenty of money to burn.

@SurelyYewJest 22 часа назад

Yeah that really is what's happening when towing it around across thousands of miles and living out of it for months. All the hot and cold cycles, all the lateral waving motions, the hard hits to the suspension from pot holes, the trailer axles and wheel hubs cambering out in tight turns and across ramps and inclines... THAT SAID... Most RVs really and truly are built like crap.

@chicagonorthcoast 48 минут назад

@@SurelyYewJest , Everything built in Indiana is, for sure. The only ones I'd trust are the Prevost and Newmar Class A coaches, and even used, they cost more than a 2200 sq ft luxury condo on Lake Shore Drive.

@SurelyYewJest 20 минут назад

@@chicagonorthcoast Ya, the Class As, Bs, and Cs/Super Cs have to be on-the-money build wise for when someone drives one off the lot. It's just frustrating that most if not all 5Ws/TTs up to about ~$100k are so loosely screwed/bolted/stapled together. It's less of an issue with workers doing a bad job than it is their employers skimping on materials, and pushing assembly workers to move faster and faster and build more and more.

@carlbeaver7112 12 дней назад

As a retired mechanic what I find interesting is taking a unit in for repair to the people that didn't do a very good job of building it in the first place. But maybe that's just me...

@betterwithrum 12 дней назад

You talking about Ford ;)

@randystracener8326 12 дней назад

I personally do not believe Grand Design is at fault. Their Solitude have many many thousands of miles on it. For the miles they put on it, I feel that's just average wear and tear. We have a2018 Reflection still in excellent shave. But, it hasn't seen the road miles their's has. If it had, it would probably be in about the same shape.

@neysabrooks680 12 дней назад

Constant traveling is hard on RV. You can expect lots of wear and tear. So plan on things falling apart if your constant on the road.

@gerryrozema8338 12 дней назад

Those folks have dragged that rig all over. I’m well familiar with the road they took up to Alaska. That laundry list of stuff appears minor to me considering how that rig has been abused on the road.

@asana_awakening 9 дней назад

Lol this reminds me of the video I saw where all the Ford shop workers were asked what cars not to buy and a lot of them answered with certain Ford vehicles saying they are in there constantly for repairs 😂

@allaboutroofing2 3 дня назад

I have a 1988 Fleetwood wilderness that has been awesome. No repairs whatsoever ever. Original fridge, A/C, furnace, hot water heater and all plumbing. Frame isn't bent, it tows fine at 2800 lobs dry and is better than anything new IMO.

@mikebrant192 12 дней назад

Woodworker here. Short term repair for exposed plywood. Use rattle-can spray shellac immediately, and ASAP follow up with rattle-can spray polyurethane spar varnish. Here's why: the shellac dries almost immediately and gives SOME protection which penetrates well. Think of it as a primer - it's super thin, so use several coats. The spar varnish can go right over the shellac - just wipe it down with alcohol first. The spar varnish is a marine-grade (as in sail supports - spars) polyurethane varnish. It's thick and viscous and stinks, but it's dense and thick and is a VERY good moisture barrier that interferes with nothing a tech might want to do later on. You put on a coat, let it sit and ruminate overnight, then spray on another layer until the can's pfft stops. RVs are not made to be used - they are made to be sold and to be fixed. We are relaxing after replacing the toilet floor flange today.

@bryanmcculloch9524 12 дней назад

Carl don't forget that the Sticks & Bricks have maintenance all the time also. Fixing things all the time is just a part of maintaining your home! Keeping a good roof over your head takes work.

@kittywilhite9583 10 дней назад

Good point. So true!

@chicagonorthcoast День назад

True, but the ration of cost of purchase and repairs to comfort, space, and durability is much more favorable in a stationary house or building than it is in an RV. No comparison. For $150,000 here in Chicago, I get a beautiful 1 Bed condo with 1,000 sq ft, that needs only occasional repairs and upgrades like a new kitchen faucet five years ago, a new thermostat for the AC last year, and a $6800 assessment for my share of a new heating system to replace one 100 years old this year. The RV I get for the same price will have 300 sq ft at the most, occasion thousands of $$ yearly in repairs, have fuel costs that exceed my utility and HOA costs, and not offer a fraction of the comfort, space, and security of my little home.

@bumponlog 14 часов назад

Not like an rv. The vibration induced stress inherent with road travel coupled with lightweight/cheap materials results in RVs tearing themselves apart. It's extremely accelerated compared to a sticks and bricks home.

@johnpollard4158 12 дней назад

I stayed at that campground in 1975ish coming back from a middle school backpacking trip to the Smokies. Our buses got there at about 10pm. We had to set up our tents in the pouring rain. I slept on my backpack frame to stay out of the water. Every hour a train passed, blew the horn, and woke up a rooster that started crowing. It was miserable and still one of my best memories.

@007nadineL 11 дней назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

@brunobarks6544 12 дней назад

Getting ready to retire, watching the RV industry very closely too see how they handle this mess from the last few years of unrest. I may not go ahead with my plans. I don't want to haul a box of troubles to try to tour our country. We've been waiting all our lives. I hope the industry can get it together. Sad state of affairs.

@davesnothere3495 12 дней назад

ditto!!!!!

@rickshultz7767 12 дней назад

Buy something built before COVID. Much better quality. We sold a2019 piece of junk in ‘22 & bought a 2015& have no issues

@chrisandshy2022 12 дней назад

Find yourself a older one that has been taking care of. that what we did cause of how the new ones been.

@Alleycatthegadite 12 дней назад

Anything older than 2019 should not give you trouble. The problems started with 2020 and newer.

@robertnasser9937 12 дней назад

After my blowout of new China bombs, underneath, I custom cut some sheet metal and it will not get destroyed again

@stevedenoyer5956 12 дней назад

It’s ok to share, people like me appreciate that. We won’t abuse our knowledge promise 😊

@CorPro 11 дней назад

I love trains. A train horn is like a lullaby for me. 😊

@jponyboyace 9 дней назад

Lotta frame issues and do you have TPMS?

@blessedtoquest 6 дней назад

Same! From WV here... always heard them at night while growing up

@chicagonorthcoast 2 дня назад

Same here. I like planes, too, especially if I'm traveling 2000 miles or more.

@user-dv6ni1sh4d 2 дня назад

I put it right up there with a freighter horn on the St. clair river in Port Huron, MI. But you combine a freighter horn and a train whistle all within a few minutes of one another and fall asleep to it there is nothing better and a summer night.

@Watermusic0709 12 дней назад

I am 69 yrs old and retiring in 4 mos to haul my 5th wheel around the country! Thank you for helping me get the nerve to do this by myself. I ❤ you both! And kisses to Dexter!

@rbnye 11 дней назад

Carl nailed it. RV's take a tremendous amount of abuse just rolling down the road. Kim & I liken it to a 7.0 earthquake that lasts as long as the rig is moving. I've been amazed at what jiggers itself loose or out of alignment and I grew up next to the Fleetwood RV factories. Luckily I have lots of skills to keep our Rockwood 8325SS in good shape but it is a never ending list of things to do. If you're new to RV life, this is an important lesson: RV are built to break. If you engineer the thing to not break 1) It would required a 2 ton truck to tow it. 2) It would look like a military vehicle. 3) It would cost closer to a half million for a 26 ft trailer. Those are the trade offs that come with the life. We accepted that going in because the fun is worth the cost, so we do fun then repairs.

@jayneubauer3401 4 дня назад

My wife and I have been full-time in our 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2670MK for 4 years now. We bought it new, about a week after it came out! It has had it's little issues, as all do. We had a blowout last year (admittedly, the tires were 6 years old, and ironically I was on my way to get them replaced). We were amazingly fortunate in that the only damage was to the tire itself! I see so many stories of fenders, body damage, flooring issues and wires being torn from blowouts!

@airstreamer 4 дня назад

We are literally driving our homes down the road. Things are going to break, shift, and need repair. Clever thumb nail that says you are returning it.

@jjones5424 12 дней назад

The train noise is just part of the real life .........don't worry about it bothering any of us. Thanks for the good tips.

@cw4072 6 дней назад

My takeaway after hearing about all the little issues is that he has a really solid rig. Upgrade the tires if you can and rotate/maintain them in the future. Spray some sealant and remove the tape you put in to cover for the damage of the blow out. Just swap out range/oven with a new one. Don't try to pay someone to repair it. Swap out the shower head and so on and you're good to go. Other than the road damage everthing I saw was just wear and tear. Stuff needs maintenance. Congratulations on buying such a solid rig.

@HappilyEverHanks 6 дней назад

You are so right! Our fifth wheel has been through so much and we believe most other RV brands would have never held up this much. We talk to a lot of RVers on the road and we're so grateful to have a solid built fifth wheel.

@RoadsofFaith 2 дня назад

We live full time in a 26 ft, 2000 (yes, 24 years old!) Jayco Eagle 5th wheel. No slideouts. Just finishing our 7th year in August. We still have the original shower head because we tried one of those oxygenated water savers and used MORE water and ran out of hot water!! Took that back and put the old one back on. After our 1st year out, we discovered soft wood in the frame on the backside. The leak that caused the water damage prior to us purchasing it, had been repaired, but not the water damage itself. That was our first repair when she was 18 years old. Had to replace the fridge in 2019. Inverter was replaced in 2023. Other than that, we replaced all the lights with LED's, removed carpet and laid click n lock plank flooring. Took out the old fabric window valances and built wood ones. Mostly cosmetic stuff by choice. We clean the connections on the propane stove burners periodically. Tires get checked and replaced as needed. Some tire brands hold up better than others. Our girl is pretty basic...no digital anything, except the newish fridge. In short, we have no regrets buying a well-cared for, older rv. We have taken good care of her too. All the decals are gone and painted the door red and added blue shutters to the windows. She's been through a LOT, including hail and tornadoes, and below 0 temps with no power for 15 hours, except from hooking up the truck and letting it idle to keep batteries charged, so we had heat, could cook, and had water. Not looking forward to having to find another rv. "Faithful Faith" will be hard to replace! As for needing to do repairs and maintenance...stick and brick houses need that too, and usually costs more. We love full-time RVing! ❤

@danharris5873 3 дня назад

Older RVs hold up better than new ones! And if our roads weren't so shity in America maybe they would last longer!!

@jimbernard6112 12 дней назад

Rear axle and tires wear is due to being nose high. Overloads the axle which causes it to flex, increasing camber. When you get new tires, go up a load rating as the tires that come on most RV's are barely adequate to carry the listed GVWR. Most RV's are overloaded, so most tires are as well, particularly if the trailer is not towed level. Holes in the sidewall above the trim don't need to be simply re-caulked, they are a sign that the floor that they are screwed into is moving relative to the Filon sidewall. That, coupled with the gap opening up by your dresser in the front bedroom are both classic signs of the excess frame flex issue that many trailers, particularly 5th wheels are currently experiencing.

@NJ-Cathie 12 дней назад

What a hidden treasure! Moundville is beautiful.

@Spiederia 23 часа назад

Thanks for the updates. Here is what we found is super important: buy from a trusted mom/ pop (private owned) rv store. We bought our 2024 3100rd from BogueRV, in Newport NC. They spent 4 days on our unit prior to picking it up. Their tech spent tons of time on it to make sure ours was perfect. 6 months later of full-time rv and not 1 issue. Everything works flawlessly. Their tech spent 2 hours with us on pickup day. Good luck.

@Thetravelingmoes 3 дня назад

We love your videos. We usually watch o. TV, and if I really need to comment I'll come to the tube, but we love you all for everything you share. Rv life isn't easy, and so many only show the good stuff. Well, there's a lot that goes on, not just good. Your spot looks amazing, and thankful that you're getting all that addressed. We have a no bo 10.5, we could fit in your bedroom. 😂 but we enjoy it. Take care- Brenda and Kenny

@therd6811 12 дней назад

About that slide wall. It’s much more than a sealant repair. The hole that you are looking at is where the trim piece was screwed to the wall. Now the screw is maybe 1/2” or more lower than it was. That is a result of the floor coming loose from the wall in the slide. Ask me how I know. A shop had to re-bolt the floor to the wall, from underneath. The repair tech said that they had either used too small of lag bolts or they had missed hitting anything of substance to hold the floor in place. A little sealant and a new screw ain’t gonna fix things here.

@nazoutdoors7771 12 дней назад

You have alot of signs of the infamous frame flex/damage!!!

@kathykeene2092 День назад

Those flex frame issues are mostly on the Momentums. I didn’t see any frame issues in this video.

@toddramsay977 5 дней назад

Your pilot light won’t stay lit, is probably a build up soot/carbon at the output. Get in there with some goof off or some type of petroleum cleaner on a Q-tip. Then if it still doesn’t work, have the dealership fix it.

@lyncarl3279 6 дней назад

We have a 38" 5th wheel Columbus by Forest River. We bought it brand new in February of 2023 (last years model built in 2022). Before the current trip we are on it only been used for six weeks. In those six weeks a brace on our big awning failed. Some of the interior trim is falling off. Our dresser drawers don't close properly. The dining table is tilting. I know there's more I just can't remember them. On this trip two skirting panels came loose damaging them. Had to find a body shop to fix them because every RV repair shop turned us down, Then the molding above those skirts came loose so I duck taped them on. Luckily it's Camo colored so you can barely see it on out white RV. The next day we had a magnet replaced on the drivers rear brakes. More interior trim is failing. We are just 5 weeks into a 9 week trip. So we know your pain. Thank you for the great video.

@marymason9981 5 дней назад

😮😮😮😮😢

@44seahawksman 12 дней назад

TBH I really don't see your wear and tear after 5 years on a mobile house to be that bad. I routinely have to fix my house and apartments and rental properties, and they don't move! Things just wear out. So I think you're doing pretty good actually! Especially in a home you roll down the road and have thousands of miles on. :) Thanks for all your tips. Keep up the great work!

@laj339 11 дней назад

Any trailer with dual axels will wear the rear tires out faster than the front. You are essentially dragging the rears every time you turn. The turning is only done by the fronts. I hope you guys are not having frame problems like lots of other GD owners. Good luck with your laundry list.

@eddiew3521 12 дней назад

Let’s hope that separation of [your side] bedroom cabinet from the wall isn’t early signs of the dreaded frame flex, aka, frame failure. 🤞

@wendybenson5903 12 дней назад

my thoughts exactly when I saw that!

@raymondherbst7126 11 дней назад

Frame Flex?? You mean Frame Fail!

@austech360 7 дней назад

Lippert

@jmatech 7 дней назад

First thing I thought of when I saw it. We have the same model rig but 2022. So far so good but I’m holding my breath

@darrells1806 12 дней назад

I was wondering when that was going to happen with your Grand Design. A trip to Alaska would just accelerate tearing the RV up, as well as full timing on our rough roads in his country. If there is a bright side to the story, you’ve owned and traveled in it for quite a while. Many people are having their campers fall apart after a few months of ownership.

@WarER4X 11 дней назад

My wife and I recently stayed at an RV park near the Ohio river. It was a nice park if you don't mind transportation sounds. In the case of this park, it has ALL the transportation sounds. There was the obligatory nearby train tracks that were used at all hours, a municipal airport servicing private/bizjet traffic, and the frequent barges being muscled up the river by tug boats.

@jenniferhissrich1841 4 дня назад

You must have been near Lunken Airport! Love the area!

@randystracener8326 12 дней назад

Kyle and Renee. I feel your pain on your RV troubles. But, on a good note, some of the things you showed are a 15 minute or less fix. Yes it's fluctuating. But you RV does take a beating on some roads. But, even your slide rubbing the floor should be fixed with an adjustment to compensate wear over the yrs. Just think of how many times yall have slid it in and out!!! Take a breath, have a glass of wine, look on the bright side. Yall are living the life many will only dream about. Keep the videos coming friends. We are all pulling for The Hanks. God bless.

@stevehart4311 9 дней назад

So, we have been part time RV people since 1991. We found that any part brand that starts with "L" will fail. Just junk in our experience. Taking an RV into a dealer or repair center, to us andyway, is like taking our cat to a slaughter house to make it well again. Two years or 6000 miles is the max we would ever run any RV tire. And still, blowouts are just a thing. Cabinet issues and slide out gouges in the floor? The whole RV is flexing too much. And any repair you do yourself will be better than any "professional" repair. Take heart in the fact that you don't have a motorhome, which would make everything even more expensive. And thank you, really for all your great videos. They bring back many memories of the good old days!

@austech360 7 дней назад

Lippert

@dbsmithy 9 дней назад

Our last place was Fisherman’s Memorial Park and Campground in Narragansett RI. No trains, but, the Block Island ferry horn was comforting.

@Bantie1 12 дней назад

When confronted with having to crawl under the RV for electric hookups, just tie a ball of yarn to your electric cord, roll the ball under the RV to the other side, go around and pull the ball/yarn to you. No crawwling on the ground necessary!

@kevinwdavies 11 дней назад

You also might consider getting a extendable pool rod with a hook to pass it under. They also make something similar for boats to hook onto a dock.

@ladikmk 9 дней назад

@@kevinwdavies An old fishing rod would probably work as well.

@rockkilgore8739 12 дней назад

I believe we all were put on this earth to give and to share to the best of our abilities.

@kristinaschmit8009 12 дней назад

We’ve been full-timing a year in a 2020 Tiffin Phaethon (Diesel Class A) 90% of our problems we’ve had have been user error. The Tiffin Factory in Red Bay AL was amazing for our minor fixes. ❤ Tiffin!

@darrells1806 12 дней назад

I can second that. We traded our Grand Design Solitude in on a Tiffin class, A motorhome this past winter while in Florida. We love the coach. 2020 Breeze 33BR. Small enough package to access most every state and national park as well as more off the beaten path places.

@carolthomas770 12 дней назад

For myself, I ❤ your honest and full disclosure. Whether it's gov, UFOs or RVs, bring it on, People. Cut out the secrecy stuff!! Dealer has told me multiple times they're not made for full time. I've been in 2022 5 th wheel for almost 2 yrs. Some bugs to work out, power outages, during esp Jan/Feb but I got through it. I have mobile tech guy who comes out at least once a yr.. Parked full time so I have the advantage of not all that vibration on the frame. I'm 69, retired, not rich, lady with a professional background. Crazy to do this but I'm grateful every day to live on my own land, own hookups, grow veggies, in freedom and peace. Got a cat too. 😂 Don't give up on your dreams, Hanks. ❤ Be wild and free. People are so afraid to step out of comfort zones these days.

@SOLDonRVLife 12 дней назад

Full-timers here, in a GD Reflection. I dread when things start to wear out. I have a tear in the flooring from when a container of batteries fell out of a cupboard during a rough travel day. I missed one that went under the slide. We spend a lot of the year near the coastal bend of Texas and the salt air is doing a number on the trailer😢. I ll be watching to see how your repairs go! ❤LauraD

@dannyjoish 12 дней назад

Thanks for taking us on your journey!

@RVingwithBandit 12 дней назад

I never realized what a beating an RV takes until we got our first class A. You will drive slower when you are sitting inside your RV and can feel and hear the beating it is taking on certain roads.

@NJ-Cathie 12 дней назад

But nothing they do is odd or unusual. The RV should be built to take a beating and keep on rolling.

@friskydingo5370 12 дней назад

Yes I love my a class and could never downgrade to anything less it is a totaly diffrent experience

@bethrichards2640 12 дней назад

Class A is an experience to drive, but so worth it.

@krisg3984 12 дней назад

Tell me why they use Staples, cut wood trims are pieced together and then pop off just going down the road ! ? Indiana roads omg! They will chew your RV up !

@rene-ro6oe 12 дней назад

If you guys had a chance for a redo, would you still buy this RV or which other choice would you make?

@RVwithTito 9 дней назад

Shower drip may not be random. Our 20 year old shower wand drips as expanding pressure builds up in the line when the water heater is almost done heating. That's how we know when it's warm enough for a shower 😅. BTW we only turn the water heater on once a day since we are never on hookups. Good luck with the repairs. I've got several too.

@BootUpwithBaysharp 12 дней назад

You're fortunate that your position as influencers affords you the opportunity to have service, especially the wear and tear repair, done at Grand Design. Us normies don't have such luxuries.

@ourrvsunsets 12 дней назад

I fully believe that there is a federal law that states that any RV park built in the United States has to be built within 1/8 of a mile of a busy railroad line!!

@PrincessJamiG 7 дней назад

😂😅

@hhazelhoff1363 6 дней назад

Lmao

@stevenbaker6670 5 дней назад

Or airport

@hhazelhoff1363 5 дней назад

I think the interstate should be added to the law lol

@OurRoamingFamily 3 дня назад

We did our first cross country and back and 100 ever where we stayed was with the about 1/8 mile from a railroad. Train horn and rail noise became a comfort sound hard to sleep without that background noise

@cmoshpit9171 11 дней назад

for your oven, you need a thermocouple. the pilot light's flame hits it. if its bad it will cut propane. its like 15 bucks. as for tire wear, good luck. i had a grand design reflection and it did the same thing. now I have a Keystone Avalanche and the tires never get hot and stick, or wear bad at all. i have 15k miles towing it and they look brand new, its crazy

@brendaconner1076 4 дня назад

I love the train whistle. Reminds me of my childhood. Our house was near a train crossing.

@doodlethebeagle2078 12 дней назад

Thanks for keeping it real, hope you get the best resolution & keep movin forward

@optionstraderman 12 дней назад

Grand Design recently extended Warranty on the Frames for up to 5 years, so if you have frame flex or frame break, you may get free repairs or an RV Buyback from Grand Design. Be sure to check on that when you get back to indiana. It may be the source of all of your slide and wall issues.

@evanlewis2064 11 дней назад

Only on RVs made after 2020 are covered by the new 5 year frame warranty.. This appears to be a 2019 model. Sorry, I just watched the RU-vid video about the Warrantee from Grand Design. Thanks for the nice videos!

@artsisland1683 8 дней назад

"Up To 5 Years . . . Well we only honor your rig for a day. This timeframe falls in the period of up to 5 years. Any time frame from 0.1 to 5 falls into UP TO. We "MAY" implies there is a choice of MAY OR . . . MAY NOT . . . You MAY live to 125 years of age, but good luck with that.

@cindymccall1486 12 дней назад

Thanks Hanks for all the great info!❤

@davesnothere3495 12 дней назад

We love you guys too! and Dexi too.

@CFPVideoProductions 12 дней назад

The damage under your floor due to the blowout that you patched with tape I think if you stop at Lowes or Home Depot, you can find a sheet of aluminum to screw in place that would protect from water and road flung stones. Don & Honey

@betterwithrum 12 дней назад

Amazon sells Kevlar fabric sheets

@HappyQuailsLC 6 дней назад

@@betterwithrumAre they woven and going to prevent impact damage to wooden subflooring in spite of its tear and puncture resistence?

@betterwithrum 6 дней назад

@@HappyQuailsLC you need to apply epoxy or polyester ester and cure it. There are room temp curing agents but I have had better results with the heat treatment ones. To get the shape or mold for the wheel well, use styrofoam. It’s messy but cheap and forgiving. Once you have your mold, lay the fabric down, apply the epoxy and then let it cure based on the instructions. I’ve used screws to attach it to the RV and covered the screws with sealant

@DougMuse 12 дней назад

We love that little campground. Not for long rigs. Great history there at the museum

@patleonard2884 12 дней назад

Thanks for sharing real life in an RV!

@ishmom1 10 дней назад

Love you guys and thanks Hanks for sharing. You guys are Awesome

9 дней назад

We had a double blowout last year. One tire on each side, so I am very aware of the damage high PSI tires can do. We also have a Solitude and I was able to order and replace the parts myself. The biggest issue was that the J-skirt come in 15 foot sheets, and transporting it to our site took quite a bit of coordination. The second issue is that GD does not make the wheel trim in the same color any more so we had to buy spray paint that was a close as possible to the original. We cut the J-skirt to match the old one by aligning the old an new pieces and using a Dremel cutting bit. It took me less than 3 hours to complete the work, and I am not a professional.

@bettyjorodgers8552 12 дней назад

Sorry you are experiencing some difficulties. Yet I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

@lauralarita2896 4 дня назад

Hey there Hanks, Yep, that is us too. We have a repair list every time we’re ready to put our camper in storage. There’s always five things that need to be done before we go camping again.😂😊❤

@trishal2592 11 дней назад

Thanks for sharing! We love watching you all!❤❤❤

@davidbottles3035 12 дней назад

You seriously need to be towing level for sure.

@user-de3mg1hg5l 12 дней назад

Hearing a train is just like home! I always loved the sound of trains at night.

@matthewnichols5986 2 дня назад

Man, yall were 30 minutes from my house !I enjoy yalls life experiences roll-on, guys!!

@lindabrown2211 11 дней назад

Wishing you safe travels ❤️🐾

@cathyr003 12 дней назад

Thank you for sharing your experiences, tips

@Jeffbob442 12 дней назад

I know, I know,! I am doing a repair at a campground in Custer right now thanks to those cheesy little staples that you are dealing with too! Hear go's the screws in, that they should have used in the first place!! Glad to see it's not just me!

@rickrichardson5329 12 дней назад

Hanks I love the fact that yall are always up front about things going on in yalls travels. Yall do find some amazing places at reasonable prices. Looking forward to next week, yall stay safe

@abemorales6104 5 дней назад

Thank you for your honesty!!

@ethandavis8412 12 дней назад

Glad to see the reality side of RV life. Ive been in an RV for almost a year and sure dealt with plenty of issues without even traveling. Lots of time and effort but to me, its worth it

@robertasmith7780 12 дней назад

Please first watch Liz Amazing before you buy anything RV in Indiana

@rvscootin3457 7 дней назад

Great video, and a definite eye opener! We used to travel every month and twice a month the spring with our previous three (3) RV's. But we have only been out twice in our Solitude 390-RK(R) since we have been staying full time at our property in the country. Never the less repairs have been needed. If you want a hobby. Buy an RV!

@jeffvictorviking 12 дней назад

Thanks!

@p.robertbranconi4127 10 дней назад

As a Truck Driver with over 2 Million miles... I've experienced everything that can go wrong... Had a Super Single tire blow out and distroy the tire next it, On the side of the road for 17 hours... Fill at a T/S that had water with algee from a flood turning it into gel, in their tanks... Engines don't run well with that BS $12,000. I feel your pain. I know if I go RV full timing... Life will be roses... Eh?

@stevehart4311 9 дней назад

With you there. We had a blow out on our motorhome on I-10 in Arizona at 100F. 11 hours later we were back on the road, but with a 14 year old tire the road service tire guy found out behind his shop. We held our breath all the way to the next town! Oh, and the body damage repair was nearly $14,000!

@marymason9981 5 дней назад

😮😢

@Barbara-nc9iq 12 дней назад

I just started the video and as per protocol hit the thumbs up button. That being said not happy the RV is falling apart. But just being supportive.

@janekimmick4923 12 дней назад

Maintaining and reparing should be expected with an RV. Just like a sticks and bricks, normal wear and tear will happen. If people keep that in mind, they should be able to decide if full time is right for them. My husband just retired. I retired a year ago. We have had many conversations about going full time. I think we have decided to live on the road 7 or 8 months out of the year down south, away from the cold and snow and the other 4 or 5 months live in our house in Northern NY.

@mikehamilton4826 12 дней назад

I just thumbs up every video to show myself what videos I’ve watched and which ones I’ve missed! Love ya guys and safe travels my friends!!🙏🏻

@lucyalderman422 12 дней назад

I’m in Canada and I get frustrated with US based you tube producers who oh this is a perfect because and fail to say what state they are in thank you for saying what state you are in

@lynnfiegl4953 12 дней назад

I hope you’re writing all this stuff down so you can remember it when you get to Indiana! When we bought our 2019 pull behind, we had a 2 page list of issues that needed to be addressed and this was when it was brand new!! 😮😮😮 Happy Camping and Safe Travels! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

@williamstevens7754 9 дней назад

I have a 24 yo lance that I bought new. Fantastic camper. Just have to keep the water out.

@MsQ275 12 дней назад

omg, it's my birthday... came home from a birthday dinner to big old leak in my trailer.... that I've already put $1500 into fixing. I'm feeling y'all ❤

@GailWinnick 12 дней назад

I’m always kind of embarrassed at my list when I take my rv in for its yearly maintenance. But I want hints to work and be correct. The problem is how much time it takes. At this point I’m have a sticks and bricks so waiting isn’t a huge thing but the plan is to be full time. Between repairs and modifications I have the time….right now.

@user-mj6fe5jf9z 12 дней назад

Most of this seems like normal wear and tear form long term use and not to serious imo. Except for the tire issue. Your nose high and the rear axle may be flexing pushing the tires into a negative/positive camber as well as more pressure on the rear tires creating more heat. Taking the 4 inch lift off the truck. should level things out. A TPMS on the trailer might tell a story of the rear TT tires running at a higher heat because of the added pressure on them. Running level or no more than 1 inch rise fore to aft or visa versa ,not only tows better, it lets the tires sit with equal pressure. You can also rotate your trailer tires to mitigate wear. You may be overloaded as well. Maybe do a 4 corners weight on you rig.

@Tilly-767 8 дней назад

Ya, I grew up in a small town and with the railroad tracks less than a block behind our house. For me it brings back childhood memories...I kind of love the train sounds. Lol!

@charlenecastaldo3602 12 дней назад

Thanks for sharing everything with us! We all keep coming back for more. Looking forward to seeing Solly looking like new again. BTW we love hearing train whistles. Hope all of you slept well there. Again #ThanksHanks

@stewartmeins1475 12 дней назад

Hello Hanks ‼️My wife & I did a lot of research looking for the fifth wheeler to fight our life style . We are camp host in the N.W. Territory of Rangeley , Me for 6 months. We kept good ing back to a North Point , by Jayco model 321 RLTS and absolutely love it on our 3rd season with her . Great couples unit , just a idea for you guys. And we pull with the same 2500hd Denali Vortec , . Grossing 16,5 with it and now problems going up steep mountain roads ! Good Luck , all the best to two of the best ❣️

@bobmakowski7627 12 дней назад

That RV has been to heck and back, storms, flooding, Alaska roads. RV's were not built for that kind of use. The issue I have is you tube content providers seem to receive preferential treatment by corporate vs someone off the street. The usual response is that's a dealer issue. My feelings are that anyone who hauls their RV up and back through Alaska are on their own. Sorry Hanks love watching but that S-class has performed above and beyond.

@aaronbritt2025 6 дней назад

This is why I have a motor home. They're more durable. My 2007 Beaver Contessa has 128k miles and there's nothing wrong with it. @13:30... Yes, you have too much weight on your rear axle. You MUST be level when you're towing. @17:00... The thermocouple that tells the gas valve that the pilot is lit might just be carboned up. Clean it with some Scotchbrite.

@Convicted-Troll 4 дня назад

Fact is high quality 12-15 year motor home will far outlive a pull along. A high quality motorhome sitting on a Freightliner, spartan etc chassis unless a Prevost have better frames. Also the energy of road abuse is more evenly distributed. Of course high maintenance, and tow bills present another set of issues but Rving full time is a money game. I know people with 20 year old Newmar and older See Yas, Beavers, bluebirds , provost still are going. 500k mile units . Well made

@B25BOMERLOVER 7 дней назад

When we got our RV the first thing we got was a tire reminder. It monitors how hot the tires get in if it's losing pressure my wife can find a nail or a screwdriver and it let her know before it blew out.

@JamesFisher92 12 дней назад

woohoo get a new RV!!! Would love what you'd consider getting! we just had to replace a ski, its not too bad, you could do it! Of course I need to redo mine already lol

@michaelconlin4870 12 дней назад

Noticed you were listening to Ryan Hall. Great weather forecasting. RV issues suck. We have had our Keystone Montana for 6 months. Been in for warranty repairs for over 2 months of that 6 months! 😞

@chrisrico2458 5 дней назад

It was great meeting you both at the eclipse this year! We did a tour of the New Horizons and Spacecraft factories this spring. We also did the Grand Design and Brinkley tours last fall. The difference is STAGGERING. The frames are so much stronger, everything is built so much better. You can actually use the 4-point Bigfoot leveling system to lift your entire RV off the ground for tire changes (the manufacturer themself says this is ok). We're thinking about putting a deposit down on a New Horizons just to reserve our place in the (2 year long) production queue.

@jayb3518 День назад

You lucked out with your blow out damage. My tire blew out on my Imagine 2500rl and the tread ripped through the floor and right over top of it was the electrical panel, so the tread grabbed nearly all the wires in the back of the electrical panel pulled them through the floor and wrapped around the axle about 4 times. When the wires got pulled it pulled the ones down that were running up the wall to power the Air conditioner, and ripped the interior ceiling paneling down, while exploding some of the inside cabinetry. Tried to take it back to General RV to have repaired, and they refused to work with the insurance company. basically saying this is your cost to repair, and it didn't match the insurance company, and they wouldn't provide the documentation to the insurance company to prove their cost, even though I found over $2000 in errors on their quote, which they agreed were Errors. Then took it to another RV dealer, and had absolutely no issues getting it fixed, and they worked with my insurance company without issues. It was 8 Months to get it repaired, 5 of which was trying to coordinate negotiate with general RV and finally giving up and going with another RV company.

@davesnothere3495 12 дней назад

you should be towing level,ish. nose high will put more weight on the back axle and depending on how much weight might over flex the axle tubes making more wear on the inside of the rear tires. could you add a small lift spacer to the top of the axles to rise the trailer a few inches? lower the nose and make the trailer level,ish?

@QueenChatty1 12 дней назад

Yup been there had that happen, scared the crap out of me to! Ripped the fender off and the panel was completely destroyed and in the shop for three weeks. Moral of the story even if you have no tread wear your tires can crack. We just replaced all of them and that was the case but it sure beats the cost of blow out damage. Our unit was only 5 years old when it happened. You are also 100 percent correct it doesnt matter the cost of the trailer or make. Ours was 60 grand Canadian on sale from 80 grand. The mark up is ridiculous, BTW most are using the same parts ie Lippert and such. Dont get me going about the fridge....I keep a mini fan inside now lol Won't ever stop us from camping tho! Love you guys and thanks for the entertaining and informative videos.❤

@marymason9981 5 дней назад

😂 Nene, we feel your pain with the trains. We live exactly one mile away from very busy set of railroad tracks. In fact, while we were watching, we thought the train was from those tracks! Usually starts in late afternoon and continues heavy later in the night. Rather use to it now.

@loylssouthernacres9890 12 дней назад

I have stayed at the very same camp site many times. Great place.

@56robdog 12 дней назад

We are on our 5th unit over the past 35 years. Funny started small, our largest a Artic Fox with slides, awesome unit that said one heavy beast. Now just the two of us with a 50# dog. Down sized to a Nash 17k with onboard generator (propane). We mostly dry / disperse camp. Love love love our Nash 2022 17k. Perfect for the three of us. Spend as much time as possible outside. Nash and Artic Fox pulls like a dream, great quality.

@michaelshepard9409 11 дней назад

We are just in a heartland, prowler,, full time…. It’s been a great rv.solid, little heavy, but just very strong.. I know it’s not a high end unit!!!but excellent coach to us… enjoy

@friskydingo5370 12 дней назад

Mine is from 1984 and everything works perfect im amazed every day that nothing had braked. Ive ben using it daily for almost 4 years. The inside is like new right out of the 80s. I bought it with 30k miles and it is one of my best investments 😊 fleetwood makes good rigs.

@Lauren-vd4qe 12 дней назад

so nothing was broken. older ones made better.

@chrischapman276 12 дней назад

Yes. Fleetwood WAS a very very quality brand of RVs.....

@friskydingo5370 12 дней назад

@@Lauren-vd4qe the only thing I have replaced except for normal mantince that I do myself . Some batterys my watter pump and my external fuel pump both were super easy to do and verry inexpensive. I have the exact bounder from braking bad and let me tell you I have never seen or owned a vechel this old. I am so surprised it had no leeks everything and I mean everything works even has a bathtub gen fridge microwave 2 ac 100gall tanks I put solar on it so it is totaly off grid. The best part is everything is overbuilt and super simple to repair smog is bo prolbem insurance is affordable registration is affordable. I have a 3 bedroom home but spend most of my time in my motorhome. We recently had a slab leek and the repairs have ben ongoing for months we have Ben staying in the motorhome while things are repaired It's ben 2 months and instill have 50gal if water left I don't know what I would do with out it. I would have to stay in a hotell with my pets. This had ben so much better and of course all the fun trips memories and good times my rig has brought me. I wad thinking of buying a newer rig but decided that a new rig had pretty much everything I have so I saved the money and bought a killer solar system and a awesome entertainment center and still had cash leftover from my budget I would recommend to anyone to look into the history of the r.v. if its ben in for regular mantince and your judgment says this might be a good deal it probaly is. If you go to a dealer ship and they tell you they will take car of you because of a warrantee than I'd be secptical. In the end to each his owne 🙂

@WinePunk 12 дней назад

Not anymore

@alphpup3281 12 дней назад

2001 Lazy Daze. No structural issues with lots of use.

@AKMORRISON53 11 дней назад

I enjoy your videos - you guys are energetic and witty in your videos. You provide some great information in your content. I’m 71 and retired 3 years ago. My wife and I enjoy state parks and the new so called resort RV parks. I enjoy watching informative RV content.

@bobder41 12 дней назад

Great video. I wish you were closer. a lot of your repairs can be done by you with help. Some the factory will have to do. Check with Grand Design, I do not believe they can do the axle alignment. Like you said, it's part of the RV life. Give Dexter a hug and stay safe.