Can Our Vintage RV Be Fixed?? - It’s Worse Than We Thought 😭
Vložit
- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Can our Vintage RV be fixed?? She's got tons of problems but we managed to find a mechanic who can get her in, but you won't believe how much it costs 😳 Of course our mechanic found many more issues and it’s going to cost thousands to repair her 😔 Can we finally get this camper van back on the road and get back to traveling??
PREVIOUS VIDEO: ▶ The Worst Has Happened 😞 What's Next For Us?? - 2024 Life UPDATE • The Worst Has Happened...
★ ACCESS SECRET VIDEOS & PERKS! ★
Supporters get access to never before seen vlogs and more! ► bit.ly/tea-patreon
★ MERCH ★
Get Your T.E.A. Merch!! store.theendlessadventure.com
★ MUSIC ★
Access Thousands of FREE Songs for YOUR VIDEOS with Epidemic Sound! share.epidemicsound.com/lTZRW
== OUR FILMING GEAR ==
★ Camera - amzn.to/3lcXF52
★ Lens - amzn.to/3WbgHKl
★ Microphone - amzn.to/2KYEMCi
★ Drone - amzn.to/3gQqANb
★ GoPro Hero 10 amzn.to/3MgT51f
★ Camera Belt Clip - amzn.to/2umw0DU
★ Large Tripod - amzn.to/34BYvye
★ Small Tripod - amzn.to/2u5iZ24
BROWSE ALL OF OUR GEAR ► bit.ly/tea-travel-gear
Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links.
== Follow Us ==
❤ Twitter - / the_endless_a
❤ Facebook - / theendlessadventurers
❤ Instagram - / theendlessadventure
❤ Travel Blog - theendlessadventure.co
== About Us ==
We're Eric & Allison and we're on a journey to find the most interesting places and unique foods this planet has to offer! We've traded in our steady paychecks and permanent home for a life of travel and adventure. Come along and see the world with us!
You found an awesome mechanic. do not lose his number.
You guys! Ok let’s do an RV SWAP as soon as we’re done!
As regards Clementine's woes, it's as my mechanic brother used to tell me - "just the newness wearing off".
Best travel vlog on CZcams.
Your new mechanic really know’s their stuff! You can tell how competent they are with them finding all the things you forgot to tell them
The mechanics pronouns are them / their?
Using the Damp Rid now in the wet/snowy season is a great idea. When you get into the Midwest and it is frozen but dry, you can air Clementine out every day - the mold REALLY doesn't like those conditions! Love your optimism, keep on truckin', guys!
Mould likes food and sweat so when you eat in the car those tiny squirts and crumbs make good eating. That mould was pretty minor. The "strut" you showed was one of the new rear shocks. They should help make the ride a little better. The start problem might be the ignition switch. If it is the original best to replace it. Shouldn't be too expensive.
Next time you park either Clementine or Ruby... you should put in there a tub of dessicant to absorb moisture to keep the interiors as dry as they can be.
damp rid works wonders, I use that stuff in about every storage place I have
@@larryeplingwe use that in our boat. During humid hurricane season, it is amazing how well our boat dies versus boat owners that do not use Damp Rid.
I get moisture absorbers from Dollar Tree and use in my TV and boat…cheap and work well.
I use Damp Rid containers in my van every winter. At least 8. It's amazing how much moisture they take up!
@@billintexas7061that is my tip as well. Dollar Tree. Cheap and works great! You can even hold the tub upside down and no water leaks out. Love that stuff❤
You guys are such good owners. You always take the best care of Clementine. I hope she doesn’t have anything major for a while 😅 love seeing her better and back on the road. Love to Eric on his mom’s passing 💕🙏
Thank you! ❤️ It's been a crazy and hard start to the year, but hopefully the worst is finally behind us and it's smooth sailing for a while 🙌
Well i can only speak from my perspective which is that i love the fact you got Clementine back on the road again...Ya'll have spent a lot of time and effort on that rig just to let it sit because of repair costs...As long as your going to use it, your going to fix it as thats RV law...So am glad you bit the bullet, and got her fixed....Now enjoy !!! Travel safe, stay well....
Honestly, one of the reasons the price is so high is because you are in Seattle. It was almost 1500 for me to get my brakes replaced and my car maintenanced. Everything with cars costs tremendously here (as you saw with your Uber costs). Seattle's great, but man is it expensive. At least your mechanic sounds like he knows what he is doing. I wish you no more problems in your RV! It would certainly be nice if you got to explore the beautiful parts of Washington State and not just it's expensive bits. You should def. go to the Washington Coast if you haven't yet. It's amazing.
Yes! Long Beach, Westport, all up n down. Neah Bay is awesome.
Ocean Shores, Wa. ...love it!❤
It’s expensive but finally they have someone who knows what they’re doing with Clementine so it will be worth it if it lasts this time.
Lol at least it's cheaper than California! I agree about the coast tho. Especially the Olympic Peninsula!
All these haters... The feeling of not knowing is the worst. Glad Clementine is healthy again! Don't give up on her, she's far too beautiful and you're almost done with the shake down problems. Of which you ALWAYS have with an amateur vehicle build. I'm a retired car builder and these things always happen, especially when you use your custom. Keep on Keepin' on! We'll see you on the road.
All these haters they have no money that's why they hatin😂
@@darrinfry2251 I believe you are absolutely correct with the negative feedback
People tend to project their own positions into what they see on CZcams
These kids have a steady Revenue stream and are World Travelers for crying out loud.
Investing a small percentage of your internet income stream into your business, a successful business, is good business
@@darrinfry2251it seems that comments relating to Eric being incompetent doing man stuff get deleted.
Such is CZcams...
It’s not hating, they can see this RV is causing the channel to become boring and stagnant. It’s been stuck at 1/2 million mark for like 3 years now 🤷🏼♂️.
@@ws1814Their adventures in Europe, or anywhere without their own vehicles, are so much more enjoyable
Hope it'll be smooth sailing ahead! We're living vicariously through you guys.
I love your travels. But the Clementine on-going issues are just so frustrating to watch.
Don't give up! Once you work out all the bugs you will have a dream rig with the perfect toad! Bugs and toads and campers oh my...
Clementine would make the cutest Airbnb. You should put her on a piece of land on a permanent spot and rent her out. I’m sure everyone would love to rent her!
Good to see you back. I sure hope everything is all set this time with Clementine. Guy seemed to know what he was doing and Clementine wasn't sitting there for months. He had a good garage and all the proper equipment to be able to get the job done! Have a good time in the mountains but stay warm and safe. ❤🙏
Yeah🎉 Clemitine is back, be careful out on those roads, take your time and see ya next time 😊.
Snoqualmie is no joke in craptastic weather. My daughter lives in Cle Elum where truck traffic usually gets shut down. I am in Oregon where ice was completely obnoxious but we are sportin 45 degrees.
Oh, how I miss Seattle. It's where I was born. I can't wait to see where you visit next. Snoqualmie pass weather is very bi polar, and road conditions change in a matter of minutes. Drive safe and enjoy the beauty that Washington has to offer.
So good to see Clementine fixed up and back on the road again. Hoping it would only cost hundreds was just a dream, since even basic maintenance on my car costs quite a bit, even when nothing is actually broken. Funny thing is, last time I took it into the dealer for an oil change, they wanted to buy it on the spot (and obviously sell me a new, much more expensive vehicle) I told them, no way, I very much like not having a car payment.
Travel safely. Luckily it is currently just raining on this side of the mountains. Looking forward to seeing you in our neck of the woods.
Yup! When I first heard the noise I thought 'exhaust manifold bolts'. I've got a Navigator and the bolts are known to literally snap so it makes the exact same noise. Glad you guys got all the other 'little things' all done at once!
Clementine always looks so cozy and homey! Enjoy being back in her!
Glad y'all got Clementine and Ruby back in the game!! Stay safe and enjoy!!✌🐢
If you have it over there, spray some '303 aerospace protectant' on that squeaky belt. It protects and reinforces the rubber and stops the squeal immediately. Saves replacing it! (as long as the below looks ok)
It’s so awesome seeing you guys travel the roads I travel all the time. I hope you’re enjoying the PNW.
Endless Adventure and Travel Beans post new videos at practically the same time?! Which do I watch first? Endless Adventure!!
When you store Clementine or Ruby, you should use DampRid buckets. Helps with the moisture and keeps mold away.
It's great to see Clementine is running and back on the road 😊❤.
To me Clementine is the staple to what got me watching you guys and I love it. I couldn't imagine not seeing her and not getting her earned repair bill
Love your adventurizing and even your Clementine woes...but I just had a thought...and it's probably crossed your minds as well, but once you get some land, you could permanently park that vintage gal and start a glamping park! Find some other ladies and quickly renovate them, and you could have a theme park! Hope you can do some international traveling in 24! Best from boiling springs, pa
Those cute little ice packing pellets is called graupel. Also called soft hail, hominy snow or snow pellets.
A yr ago the same job would probably be almost half the price. Everything has gone up significantly including parts due to block chain issues. It could've been much worse, but you got an honest mechanic. Fingers crossed 🤞
SO glad to see you guys all back in Clementine. Can't wait for the uploads
I think your RV is super cool! I'M sure you are not listening to the ninnys that think you are wasting money on it.
New RV's are no guarantee of no problems either
great to see Clementine back hopefully you will have no more major issues
Don’t give up!
Yeah, Clementine just got a new lease of life ... she's good for another 100,000+ miles :)
Clementine is a super cute girl. Definitely worth keeping her going. Just hard to take those hits. Keep reminding yourselves you don't have a monthly loan payment ;) And condolences to you both, losing your moms.
Oh wow! You guys hit us in Seattle right at the beginning of the big freeze. So sorry about that! And those snow-balls were so weird. I don't think we've had those before. I am guessing you made it over the pass in those conditions, but you are braver souls than I am to drive over it--with an RV towing a car no less!! Amazing!!
Just got done with ths artic blast and snow/ice storms here in Arkansas. So glad to just have rain today. Yall stay safe :)
Keep on truckin’ ‼️ Glad Clementine got fixed up and is running well!!!
Your starting issue may be caused by lack of fuel to the engine. After setting for a wile it may be necessary to turn on the key and weight till the electric fuel pump stops buzzing then crank the engine. If it starts then with out hesitation that is what is going on. Just remember to repeat that process after it has sat for a while. It will be alright.
That’s awesome that Clementine is Fixed. So happy for you she your pride & Joy 🤩.
Ruby back too 😊 take care with travel seeing the bad weather warnings 🙏🤞.
Lovely to see you back on the Road again 🥰 safe travels
Glad you got the old girl fixed. Can’t wait to see what you kids get up to next
So glad you got her fixed and it always costs more than you expected. 😊
Glad to see Clementine back on the road. Great adventures to come 😊😊
I have an old truck I use for misc. tasks and have some of the same issues but if you spray everything down with that product or spray Lysol and then put some dehumidifier bags in there it should help a lot if not eliminate the problem. I also found a spot that needed a little silicone caulking and it stopped leaking. Old vehicles are always an adventure.
I’m so happy you are in my state, and look forward to the adventures in Clementine!
I lived in Seattle area for 55 years and the moisture is in the air year round if you don’t drive your vehicle almost daily with the heater going you will get that mold inside it’s just the way the north west is the longer you leave it with no heat the worse it would get. That’s one of the reasons I moved to Arizona 😀
I love that you all chose Ruby instead of Cherry for the car/keep thing! My daughter has a set of twins as her best friends and they’re red headed with freckles, about as cute as can be, and their names are Scarlet and Ruby. They’re too cute and their names are perfect for them! ❤❤
Well that's just plain adorable!
Glad y'all are getting out of damp and wet Seattle, but stay safe in the mountains! Fingers crossed that you, Clementine and Ruby get home safe.
Good afternoon Eric and Allison so glad your reunited with your family Ruby and Clementine it always happens you go in for a semi small repair and come out with a huge one but I think you found a guy who knows what he’s doing looks great good travels take care see ya soon 😘🌺☕️☕️🚗
I'd forgotten how nice a layout Clementine is inside, looks great - you two did a very nice job.
Safe travels! Glad Clementine is doing good after all that work! ❤😊
Thanks for reminding me, I have a belt squealing on our Toyota Yaris towed car that I need to fix before our next RV trip.
Stop by Walla Walla WA and we will take you out to some great winery’s
The “little ice balls” are called grapple…like apple with a gr in front. 😊
Graupel. It’s my favorite type of precipitation
We want to see beautiful scenery and fun places. Happy that Clementine is fixed ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻
I was not expecting a video so soon but I'm glad it's here. I don't want to say Clementine is a money pit after all the hard work is put into it but maybe it's time to just cut your losses on something that old
I am glad you got your rv done hopefully everything goes well for you guys as far as getting over the mountains
Stay safe and warm out there in this snow.
I'm curious - given how much you've spent on the RV( time and money) - would you do it again or recommend anyone else go this path?
They’ll be crazy if they’d want to do it again.
The hanging damprid bags are an excellent selection. I can drive around with them without worrying about the liquid spilling. From October to April I keep one in the VW bus & bug & change out probably every 2 months. Can't wait to hear about the icy storm adventures.
Glad you got her fixed. Back in day had 3 different rigs like Ruby, they had exost manifold leaks too. Lot of heat in a closed space. Floor got so hot we had to put blanket down so we would not burn our feet. ❤.
Actually, in Seattle, $3000 is not too bad at all. If you got out for under $5000 in the end, you are still ahead.
As far as whether RVing with Clementine makes sense or not, well that ship sailed a loooooooong time ago. 😂😂😂
I remember when you got those beautiful custom seats, and still love the color. Happy trails to you, you two!! Mike in Oregon
your channel makes me so happy as I cannot travel at the moment but I live through you videos. I've been watching you for years now and your personalities are so sweet!! ❤️
A couple a hundred bucks?
You've been inhaling 1980's RV fumes to long!
Roll a window down!!
At $5K, what that shop did was cheap.
I hope you bought everyone there Tacos?
Glad to hear she's making heat, no matter how it smells.
Welcome back to the Road, you all!!! Can't wait to see what comes next!!
If you are still around when the weather gets better, deffinatly take a trip to the WA peninsula before leaving.. The coastal area is very nice.
I was hoping to see more of Seattle. But glad you got Clementine back. Happy Trails!
Great video guys! Sending love to you both ❤
It was graupeling! Graupel is one of my favorite weather things because I think it is a funny word. 🤣
I hope you get clementine fixed. She is such a a cool vehicle and you all have put in so much work on her. I know it is frustrating but you all handle it well!
I know I am a few videos late but... peppermint oil will stop spiders and mice. And rub clove oil over surfaces that has had mold it will kill the spores. Even over the rub down u have done.
So proud of both of u.
I can't wait to see all of your new adventures ❤
The cost doesn't seem that bad at all. Anything now costs at least $1000 with repair.
True, when you also consider a new or slightly used one at 60-100 000$.
Right - that price is not too bad (provided it resolves all the issues). I just paid $1,500 for just the rear brakes on my truck. Things are not cheap these days
I just wish all the good things for you guys. Love watching your videos!
Vinegar works great for removing mold.
You guys are so fun to watch and I love you guys and your videos! Please keep the content coming me and my Love have a rv just like yours!
Regarding the squeal, turn your steering wheel to the left and them to the right. If it seems to get worse, it might be your power steering pump
I think he said that mechanic replaced it
You could put some of those disposable dehumidifiers in Ruby when you leave her
White vinegar on mold, mildew and fungus in cars. Check the contact wire between the battery and the starter. It can rot in older cars.
Hopefully the worst is behind you now. Looking forward to some exciting adventures in Clementine. By the way, the Styrofoam bean bag pellet snow us called graupel!
Yay! So stoked to watch! (The husband and I watch together.) I'm hoping Clementine gives you a break for a bit. But I heard the first 30 seconds of the video and yes! We say thay line from Anchorman all the time! Also, that old photo you showed in the last video has been, as the kids say, living rent free in my brain. Please tell us it is in a place of honor in Clementine.
Thanks for sharing this journey with me. Safe Travels Always. God Bless Ya'll. Mucho Love from your friend in Bitter Cold 🥶 n Snowy 🥶 🌨 Michigan Tam ❤️ 💗 ♥️
Great to see Clemie back and running well, hopefully, touch wood, for many miles to come
Love y’all’s videos!! I love how you guys are authentic and show both the good and bad in life cause as everyone knows as much as we would love it to be all good all the time there are those rough times in life and it’s a matter of how you deal with those times on how your life will go but thank you for being you and showing both sides but never giving up on what you want to accomplish! You guys are awesome,funny,likeable and real!!! Oh btw put a couple drops of vegetable oil on that squeaky belt and it will go away after a little bit! 😁😁😁😁
Great to see you back on the road again, looking forward to what comes next. Clementine is starting to feel like the old joke about my grandfathers hammer: Its only had 3 new shafts and two new heads but its still going strong....
🤣 definitely sounds a lot like our little Clementine 🙈
I'd throw the towel in imo... You have a brand new travel trailer and a great truck to tow. I would just stick to that. Clementine has been a money pit sadly. She's awesome and would be hard to make that decision but I'd say it's time😢😢😢
I’m so glad you guys are back on the road!! Good luck to you on your journey!! Would you be able to tell me what movie projector you have???
Honestly for the work you showed at a decent shop rate 3k ain’t to bsd
3:10 well done, Alison, well done lol
Honestly…. I think it’s time to give up on Clementine.
Whoah whoah whoah. Before everyone gets mad at me… HEAR ME OUT!!! I’m not suggesting getting rid of her. She’s a labor of love and deserves to be cherished.
Which is why I think she would make a faaaaantastic AirBnB rental on the property y’all are gonna buy 😉
But the constant mechanical issues are dangerous, and you can’t let sunk costs get to you!!!
It’s time to imagine her life in a new way that will honor her potential instead of pushing her past her limits 💛
Gotta love the seeding… We get the same down here in Ca. Those pesky “snow beads,” O wouldn’t eat them.
That ticking is hopefully only the valves but.....there are the rods to contend with. Funny how you had an entire engine swap done not that long ago. My 38 year old 454 is still chugging along, so I'm lucky. As for repairs, I'm still glad to have a lot of old school mechanicals.
If it’s fixed….then that is way cheaper than having to buy a new one!!!😅❤
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Microban. We also use Odoban. Odoban came out during the pandemic. Those prodects are AWESOME!!!! Love your clementine!!!
I really do love watching you guys do what u do and makes me want to do the same thing with my wife. Keep up making great video. Fun to watch.
Bless them…thinking that repairing even that one issue was going to be a few hundred dollars….maybe 30 years ago.
Glad all is good again see you next week ❤
you may have to upload a few extra vlogs this week to help recoup some of that $3000+. I wont be mad if that is the case 😉