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Never Choose the First Campsite. Follow Heather & Dana as they document their travels and adventures around the US & Beyond in their custom built Expedition Truck.
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We BROKE DOWN in Baja | 50 MPH | Busted Leaf Springs in Mexico
It was bound to happen to our truck eventually. But twice in 2 weeks? In this video, an overlanding worst nightmare came true- breaking down in another country. Will our truck and journey survive?
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Other products we use:
Bruce is a Ruffwear dog: alnk.to/3U0HMYC
Peak Design Phone Mount: amzn.to/3IctaHQ
Auxbeam Light Controller: amzn.to/3OX6leM
Download our FREE Overlanders First Time Guide to Baja PDF:
www.hdadventuring.com/baja/
FYI: We may receive some compensation if you purchase using the above product links. We only recommend products that we use and enjoy!
This year is your year to explore. Let onX Offroad help you find campsites, dirt roads, and the best swimming holes. Save 20% with our code hdadv20: webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/offroad/membership/?promo=hdadv20
The ONLY Lithium Batteries we trust: SOK: www.us.sokbattery.com/?ref=Oi-GIQjjWmylnh
Our Toilet System- Trelino: www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=3278043&v=36904&q=451565&r=1270873
Going to Baja- Make sure to buy insurance ahead of time- we buy it for 6 months when we go: www.bajabound.com/quote/?r=oa9dd9ym3h
Other products we use:
Bruce is a Ruffwear dog: alnk.to/3U0HMYC
Peak Design Phone Mount: amzn.to/3IctaHQ
Auxbeam Light Controller: amzn.to/3OX6leM
Download our FREE Overlanders First Time Guide to Baja PDF:
www.hdadventuring.com/baja/
FYI: We may receive some compensation if you purchase using the above product links. We only recommend products that we use and enjoy!
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In video 3 of 4 detailing our adventures in Baja, Mexico, we get out of our comfort zone, and meet some other overlanders living in expedition trucks even bigger than ours! This year is your year to explore. Let onX Offroad help you find campsites, dirt roads, and the best swimming holes. Save 20% with our code hdadv20: webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/offroad/membership/?promo=hdadv20 The ONLY Lith...
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Well, we finally did it. We both are unemployed(sort of.) In this episode, we make the plunge into full-time overlanding, throwing ourselves into spending each day living the overland life, in Mexico. This year is your year to explore. Let onX Offroad help you find campsites, dirt roads, and the best swimming holes. Save 20% with our code hdadv20: webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/offroad/membership/...
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A SERIES!?! Yep, this is part 1 of 4 chronicling the 3 months we spent in Baja. Announcing our first official sponsor: onX Off Road. Whether you're driving around Baja, or out your back door, onX Off Road has you covered. Use the link below, or use hdadv20 at checkout to save 20%: bit.ly/3UuPao5 Download our FREE Overlanders First Time Guide to Baja PDF: www.hdadventuring.com/baja/ Baja Bound I...
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We Almost QUIT | Scary Experience Overlanding NEW MEXICO
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Mom, Maybe skip this video.... We had high hopes for New Mexico. And they were almost shattered just hours into our trip here. Thankfully we were able to move past the sketchy bits, and enjoy our time in this beautiful state. OK, So while this video isn't officially Sponsored by onX, we do have a code (hdadv20) for you to save 20% on a membership. Being able to tell this guy that we KNEW we wer...
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Tour of Our Expedition Truck Cab | Sound Insulation, Seats, Headliner Cleaning, GMRS inside our Fuso
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I am curious about the details of the remote buying process. On which site was the truck listed? Did you negotiate the price with the seller before seeing it in person? How did you transfer the funds? (Hopefully you did not fly with a satchel of cash.) Would love to know how much you paid but I understand if you are not willing to share that info. I've seen your later videos and I am glad the truck is working so well for you.
Where did you get the tires and what sizes?
37 inch tires- got them from tirerack, but can also be had on amazon: amzn.to/3XdK3df
wow, so cool! can't wait to do something like this. What an inspiration!
Thanks! Make it happen!
Would have thought Alcan springs would be tougher than that. Hope Alcan gave you a warranty for it. I was about to go with Alcan on my 4x4 camper but went with Deaver suspension because it is local to SoCal to save in shipping fees.
As did we. But upon analysis, it seems that the steel used in Alcan is the same that other springs are made from- it was an engineering failure more than anything else. We were unfortunately past Alcan's warranty period, so needed to purchase the new main springs once we returned to the U.S.
What did Alcan Springs and Overlander Global have to say about the failures?
The springs were made by Alcan, and they agreed that the springs were too long for the truck. We ended up purchasing new main springs from Alcan once we returned to the states, and Allan from Overlander Global helped us install them at his shop.
@@HD.Adventuring Thanks for the update! Good to know Alcan stood behind their work.
Loving following your journey! Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to the next iteration! Also, have you ever weighed the truck since it was done? Might be an important part of a port-mortem on the spring breakage issues.
Thanks! Yes, we've weighed the truck a few times. We're usually around 12,500 lbs, with full fuel and water tanks, a full fridge, and all the stuff we bring with us. GVWR is about 14,000 Lbs, so our weight shouldn't have caused the failure. Seems to be the length of the springs- they were so long that the shackle(right where they both broke) was imparting ALL the flex in one very specific area of the spring (instead of spreading the flex out between the whole spring) which likely caused the spring to wear in that one specific spot very fast, and eventually fatigue and fail.
@@HD.Adventuring Ah gotcha. That's less than I thought actually. Sounds like you've got the spring issues sorted. :)
why so cheap? stay in a hotel dodo
We looked! But we needed a place that was dog friendly, could bring bikes inside, and park the truck outside safely for the first night. And couldn’t find one. We also knew that our timeline was up in the air, and didn’t want to book for 3 nights, and then have to move to a different hotel if we needed to stay longer. And we’re cheap haha
Always use a "food grade" hose for filling your water tanks. Doesn't matter where I go, I ALWAYS use my own hose to fill my tank, even if there is another hose already there.
This is a lesson we’ve since learned! Gotta learn it somehow😉
I drive so slowly when we have to drive dirt. I’m amazed how fast other overlanders go but our Promaster is doing well on a diet of slow and steady. Well repaired in Baja with a good attitude. Cheers from the Cordillera Blanca in Peru (look up Cañon Del Pato for a truly gross road we survived).
@@conchscooter we usually drive pretty slowly as well. Mechanical sympathy goes a long way! As you know, when you’ve got your house in the back of your truck, your plates and bowls will thank you! Canon Del Pato looks gnarly!!
Texas front plate of course.
What springs are you running? Alcan?
@@tp0202775 Alcan springs.
You are wiser beyond your years ,that’s an awesome decision … you guys stay safe and God be with you both 😎
Thanks!
How much did both repairs cost?
The first was about 6,000 pesos, and the second was 10,000 pesos.
There’s no place like HOME .’ On my bucket list. To see the fall colors on the east coast…😎
I like your drone shots , stay safe 😎
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. A true overlanding adventure. 😃 Safe travels.
Thanks!!
Awesome build 👍 ’ I’m going to check out the rest of your build-out ..😎
Thanks 👍
You were so lucky to break down where you did and got back on the road so quickly. We had three breakdowns in quick succession due to electronic issues in our Canter, that totalled two months off the road, with all the stress and expense that goes with that.
yes, we were lucky to get moving so quickly! oof, two months is a lot of time- we're very thankful ours were resolved in a week each!
Heather & Dana, Thank you for the informative content. I am curious to know if the builder of your overland dwelling also did the work on your truck. If I understood correctly, the wrong leaf springs were installed on the truck when it was first built out as an overland vehicle. Overall are you happy with your chassis or would you choose something different if you could start over.
We did the suspension work with our build partner, Overlander Global. These springs were manufactured by another company, for this truck. The springs were, in fact too long, but that's the game you play when you put custom suspension on- not our build partner's fault! We are happy with the chassis for the most part- it's slow and bouncy, but carries our home. We LOVE our custom box on the back, it's so cozy, and has everything we need. If we could afford a Man, Mercedes, or Iveco chassis, those are more plush, but the Fuso has good value for what it is.
Good for you guys, we are just in the process of adding 2 firestone air bags to our rear axle on our Fuso as these really help the springs out, maybe worth you looking into it to replace the hard bump stops with bags ;o) It a cheap upgrade for allot of gain.
@@volksman3 we actually added some Timbren bump stops recently, and are currently testing them out. So far they have been great!
Thanks for the great memories I love Baja on a motorcycle or bicycle. I'll be seeing you next time. SJ
Thanks!! Yes, Baja is incredible, any way you visit!
Really enjoyed this episode 😊
Thanks Paul!
It makes me happy that you enjoyed our national monument (Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks) while visiting our beautiful state. As a native Las Crucen I thoroughly enjoy when people come explore our great out of doors areas. Especially our Organ Mountains. NM has such diversity to offer and I’m hopeful you spend a lot more Time visiting.
Organ Mountains are incredible!! We will be back!
Wow. Your photography and narration it's perfect. Looking forward to more... fantastic!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words.
Congratulations,excellent job,thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
It sucks, Americans only get two weeks vacation. Yikes. That is an epic undertaking in that time frame, well done guys. Thank you for sharing your content.
It is a shame Americans get so little vacation. That's why we recently quit our jobs😀Thanks for the kind words!
Man i tell you.... I dream of driving one of these. Till then im unicycling to work lol
We support travel on any number of wheels!
I’m in the railroad Texas to New Mexico and this is actually very common for ranchers to get territorial with campers and overlanders and even railroaders wondering away from the tracks to get quick exploring.
Keep on keeping on GODS GOT YOU BOTH AND YOUR BABY 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕.GODS GOT YOU ALL
Why woman speaking? She done all?
@@BledaTurk we worked on it together…
If at any point you have to ask your manager you should be fired
I live in a hole I dug with a stick I found. I win!🤪 Seriously, China, India, and every 3rd world country are the polluters. So maybe stop voting for policies that change nothing and force you to live in a diesel powered cage instead of a house.
I go out to Organ Mts often to spend the night. I really am happy with this area so many places to go to out here and explore and then so many places close by whether it's desert or mtn areas. Am ready to head north to unseen parts of NM to explore.
This area is so darn incredible. We cannot wait to go back! So much to explore!
@@HD.Adventuring I agree there is so much in this state to explore. I am looking forward to heading northward.
Great job. You probably have some, but if not… snatch blocks are very useful. And with 3 blocks, you could even reverse winch with the front winch. I had a Sherpa on my military Pinzgauer. Loved it. Cheers from 🇨🇦
Thats a great point! We've got 2 recovery rings that act as pulleys- maybe we should grab a third so we could reverse winch!
Wow. I’ve watched this after stumbling on your actual “2 weeks built” video. Great job. I now wanna gather accustomed with this software. Amazing to see the built went as planned in 3D ! Cheers
Thanks! Yes, there was a ton of planning and prep before the build, which made it doable on such a short timeline. Sketchup is great- relatively easy to learn but has it's quirks!
OMG! Adulting and friends! Sooo agree! Love your video and vibe!
Thanks so much!!
What time of year did you guys go down to Baja?
@@EKAMVentures this was just this year- we were there from February through mid-May! We also went down for a few weeks on our honeymoon December/January of 2021/22, but we weren’t making videos back then!
You know in florida you can do whatever you want
In CO, it's pretty easy as well. Not so much in most states!
So should I start to comentar en Español? I do love your videos, you are living THE LIFE guys!😊
Sí, Por favor! We can use the practice. Thank you!!
Great video you guys! Love your inspiring attitude and jovial “making friends” dialog.
Thanks! glad you liked it.
Great pics and video content. Inspiring for sure.
Thank you!!
Love watching your adventure!!! Thanks for sharing. Stay safe 🙂
Thanks!!!
Every time I get a notification of your new video, I can't wait to watch. Great job and keep them coming!!
Awww, thank you!! We'll do our best to keep them coming.
Same here!!!
first time viewer. As a dog person myself it was refreshing to see ya'll let your dog run and explore on it's own; (barring disturbing others). Good video commentary. About the landowner, I fear that scenario as well on my small travels. When I do legally cross private property, (I check Gaia GPS, OnX maps & area mvum maps) I do so nonstop in a respectable manner. No dust trails, no zooming past / scaring livestock and no stopping. Ya'll got a very cool vehicle.
Yes, Bruce loves to explore and see/sniff everything. Those are good tips for traveling through private property. We always try to be respectful as well!
Got caught up in the story, forgot to thank you for the beautiful trip you allowed us to accompany you on❤
Thanks!!
The Sheriff needs to talk to this guy as he gets older he may become more aggressive. I would definitely make a report as it may prevent someone from getting hurt one day. I am all for second amendment even ARs, but not in the hands of people who have been filmed breaking the law.❤Thank God for tbe safety of you and your wonderful wife.
Inspiring. Come and see Mongolian Gobi, guys.
Thanks. Ohh, we’ll add it to the list!
Glad You Both are Safe.
Thanks!
What happens when you run out of money
Your guess is as good as ours😂
My 1967 corvette could drive down that "gravel" road faster, consider a suspension upgrade with softer springs, install shock absorbers and tires not made of concrete.
@@FrancisoDoncona lol I’d pay good money to see your vette try that. I don’t think you understand the scale of the truck and the rocks in the road.
looks real rigid 😂
Nah, we got like 2.75 inches of suspension!