Broken Down In The Middle Of Nowhere?

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  • Everything was fine until it wasn't!! We broke a leaf spring on our trailer's axle that left us unable to move until we figured out a way to get back to civilization. What do you do if your own camp trailer, motorhome or other RV breaks down with no help available? What are your options?
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Komentáře • 908

  • @mehGyver
    @mehGyver Před 3 lety +107

    MacGyver would be proud!

  • @davidmiracle398
    @davidmiracle398 Před 3 lety +27

    For me this was the best of your video blogs. You cataloged and filmed it beautifully. I'm 83 and have found for myself that these unforeseen disasters determine the character of people. You two have lots of character, and I'm happy to be on the same planet with you.

    • @nickmad887
      @nickmad887 Před rokem

      David Iam a army vet and can not go out any more but they make it like Iam with them both.

  • @bluecollarstudio8513
    @bluecollarstudio8513 Před 3 lety +38

    Impressive. There’s a group called Nevada 4x4 rescue that its members help people like yourselves in this situation. All free and run by good Samaritan’s.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +12

      That sounds like a valuable group to know.

    • @chucksmith9772
      @chucksmith9772 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, good to know. Thanks for the heads up

    • @frenchfryfarmer436
      @frenchfryfarmer436 Před 2 lety

      Thats great. I drove The Loneliest Road last November.... so beautiful. LOVE LOVE LOVE Nevada.

  • @howardwatts4238
    @howardwatts4238 Před 3 lety +62

    Well there's a lot to be said for getting old. Most of the young people today wouldn't know what to do or how to do it. Good job, I know you feel like, well I still got this. And the Lord is with you two so that's makes up the difference. Happy Trails.

  • @jeffreygraf3358
    @jeffreygraf3358 Před 3 lety +44

    A resourceful man and woman, with Gods help, are what made this country great. A big AMEN to your perseverance!

    • @herblapp6134
      @herblapp6134 Před 3 lety +2

      Goes to affirm God helps those who help themselves. He didn't do a thing but watch 'cause He gave you those skills. Nice jury rig. 😉

    • @fukkyoutube
      @fukkyoutube Před 3 lety +2

      iv prayed and prayed and prayed and iv never had god come and get his hands dirty helping me

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +9

      God has His own way of helping us and His own time schedule. One thing for sure, it will always be better than what you could come up with by yourself. Sometimes we have to go through hardship to learn the lesson He wants to teach us or to be guided down the path He's set out for us to follow.

    • @skipwatson1951
      @skipwatson1951 Před 3 lety +2

      @@fukkyoutube but maybe He gave you the strength and ingenuity. He DID give you a way into heaven, which you CAN'T do for yourself.

  • @howardwatts4238
    @howardwatts4238 Před 3 lety +51

    I remember back in the min 90s my wife an i were comming back to the trailer from her parents house. We were full time rvers and at home in our camp site at night there was a couple under their trailer working and speaking french a good dize 5th wheel. I went into our trailer, changed close and went over i figured thay did not speek english sp just crawed undre to look the thing over they both looked at me and i gave them the ok sign. Its amasing how we worked to gether i moshened for her to get out from here. They had the same problem just off i65 north of nashvolle tn. He had i worked till 3 in the morning he had picked up the spring in town earlyer. We finished he hughed me and tryed to pay my. The next morning they came over i was outside with a coffie. They gave me a bottle of conyak. Spelling not good i know. I was glad to help they were probly in their late 60s or seventys.

    • @michaelschaller7572
      @michaelschaller7572 Před 3 lety +3

      You sir , are a prince among men !!!!! I know that sounds corny as hell but seriously a-lot of people talk about helping out of goodness of their hearts but very few do it without a camera or something to stroke their ego but . The reality of our world is that we ALL need help at some point in our lives and it will be paid forward im sure !!!!! Great story thank you for sharing and for being that type of person glory to the lord snd thanks to you i always say !

    • @murrayandru7527
      @murrayandru7527 Před 3 lety +5

      Thanks Howard GOOD ON YOU !

    • @billhuman448
      @billhuman448 Před 3 lety +4

      THE HUMAN GUY wants to also know the USA will get through all the problems coming especially with GREAT folks like you two God Bless !!

    • @plldvs1
      @plldvs1 Před 3 lety +1

      I love hearing stories like that. My neighbors are like that I call people like you Salt of the earth 🌍 Nice going.

  • @jeffcindybrett8007
    @jeffcindybrett8007 Před 3 lety +3

    Cute when Linda said, "that's not going to happen", and the camera went back and forth left to right.😄

  • @henryanderson7606
    @henryanderson7606 Před 3 lety +10

    Its a comfort to know that you are not alone in this world, and that you have the Lord to rely on! ....glad to see you made it!

  • @russell3380
    @russell3380 Před 3 lety +22

    Good job at the jury rigging. That reminded me having two flats within a mile of each other about 70 miles south of Gallop NM on a Friday, before a three day weekend. The tire place in Gallop was closed until Tuesday and had to order the tires, which took another day. We were there for days on an Indian reservation in the desert, but we had the only trees we could see anywhere for shade and a windmill fed water tank. The good out weighed the bad being there, we were surrounded by hundreds of sheep one morning and the hikes we took everyday were beautiful. I'm glad it went smooth for you two, ya gotta love it.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +7

      Some times it's those memories that are the most special, don't you think?

    • @russell3380
      @russell3380 Před 3 lety +2

      @@lostinspace280 Ha, indeed, nobody knew we were there. It was down near El Morro.

    • @russell3380
      @russell3380 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gonagain Indeed! I don't believe you will forget your special time either!

    • @paulabrown-smith3290
      @paulabrown-smith3290 Před 3 lety +2

      The rocks are spectacular around the Gallup, NM area.

    • @MelindaMc
      @MelindaMc Před 3 lety +1

      Good story, loved it, merci.

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Před 3 lety +14

    “The tools are in there.” It usually means you have to pull EVERYTHING out to get to them. BTW....Of course you made it. The God who can part the Red Sea for people to walk through on DRY land can certainly hold your axle together. Glad your primary plan worked out and you made it into town for repairs.

  • @amyslaughter8788
    @amyslaughter8788 Před 3 lety +17

    Love your adventures and the “we can do it together” attitude.

    • @wrxs1781
      @wrxs1781 Před 3 lety +1

      Good thought Amy, that's why best to leave mother at home.

  • @tismyelevate9748
    @tismyelevate9748 Před 3 lety +16

    I would’ve done the same thing, I carry all kinds of miscellaneous gear, wire,duct tape, cord, elec wire, and such, good to see you made it to shop, carry on and travel safe.👍🏽

  • @TheYankmchain
    @TheYankmchain Před 3 lety +13

    Amazing skills while taking it all in stride!

  • @jmstew642
    @jmstew642 Před 3 lety +9

    Been there, done that. Even used two pieces of wood crossed to hold drive shaft up after a carrier bearing failure. Talk about a shakey ride... Love the video guys!

    • @zak-a-roo264
      @zak-a-roo264 Před 3 lety

      Wow, that worked ? Had a carrier fail last year, bang bang banged home at 15mph, it was horrible.

  • @frenchfryfarmer436
    @frenchfryfarmer436 Před 2 lety

    The versatility of a 2" yellow ratchet clamp cannot be overstated. SUPER handy for repairs.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 2 lety +1

      I added one to my kit after this fiasco. Thanks for watching, Frenchfry Farmer!

  • @warsurplus
    @warsurplus Před 3 lety +12

    NIce work you two. Hats off to your positive attitude, ingenuity and prayerful thankfulness.

  • @oregonoutback7779
    @oregonoutback7779 Před 3 lety +4

    Grandpa use to tell all us kids "Stories are always better if you live to tell them yourself". Haha. Glad you made it & looks like you found a good place to repair it. Safe travels !!

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 Před 3 lety +6

    Had a similar problem years ago offroad...used a come along to move trailer off trail...took spring off...took into nearest town for a weld...nobody wanted to do it... I did finally find someone to weld spring ...held for many miles till I got home and ordered 2 new sets.

  • @jaya.0069
    @jaya.0069 Před 3 lety +2

    Are you MacGyvers Grandpa? That was some great emergency repair work! The Good Lord was with you every mile.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Taught him everything he knows! Nah, but I try. Thanks Jay.

  • @everintransit4240
    @everintransit4240 Před 3 lety +11

    Most of those towing plans only work if you're on a numbered route. It may not have helped you here. Congratulations on 20k subs. That piece of juniper needs to be saved. It has a story to tell.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +6

      We saved it. Might use it for knife handles or something.

    • @jimb5113
      @jimb5113 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gonagain Write a poem "Little Short Log". Story of how God gave it to you for your use. Frame poem and log. Hang on wall. Proof of miracles.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +3

      @@jimb5113 I don't know if the words will come to me, but I did save that log.

  • @herniedog4641
    @herniedog4641 Před 3 lety +39

    Bailing wire in the toolbox coming soon lol

    • @mehGyver
      @mehGyver Před 3 lety +14

      Yep... and probably will never need it again. LOL That's how it works for me.

    • @esurcylimaf4335
      @esurcylimaf4335 Před 3 lety +2

      When I was a young fella I used to always carry a couple of wire coat hangers in the trunk....great for fixing a multitude of problems...especially exhaust system failures. Cheers from Aussie land.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +3

      I never see wire coat hangers anymore. They were useful for a lot of things.

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ Před 3 lety +3

      "Mechanic's wire" or "Tie wire" is my go-to; just use as many strands as is needed.

  • @PilotMcbride
    @PilotMcbride Před 3 lety +10

    Well done guys. Yep, happened to me plenty of times when cutting wood in my earlier days. Always carried some baling twine along with my cutting gear. Did some pretty weird repairs, but things always worked out, 😂😂.
    You need a bigger trailer to carry your 10kva generator, 200A welder, some 7018 welding rods and oven to dry your rods, yeah, a bigger trailer, 🤣🤣🤣.
    Top repair ol' mate, well done!!
    👏👏 👋👋👋

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      I gave up on trying to carry spares. Too many to even think of. Thanks Pilot and I hope you're staying cool.

    • @PilotMcbride
      @PilotMcbride Před 3 lety

      110 forecast for Tuesday 🥵🥵

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Toasty.

    • @catpurrson3651
      @catpurrson3651 Před 3 lety +5

      I love to see a couple (who obviously love each other) work so hand-in-glove together. Beautiful!

    • @PilotMcbride
      @PilotMcbride Před 3 lety

      *SEND SNOW!! QUICK* 😂😂😂

  • @Nottazippo
    @Nottazippo Před 3 lety +1

    Outstanding off road engineering using what was available to you in the area. I often think of the people in covered wagons going west with all the axels and wooden wheels breaking .Great job !

  • @vickirichards5186
    @vickirichards5186 Před 3 lety +2

    Prayer always works. I'm glad you did that. Your hearts are genuine and he helped you. Nice

  • @WestCoastRoller
    @WestCoastRoller Před 3 lety +3

    Glad to see you made it out alright! Definitely have to be resourceful as you were when fixing busted parts in the backcountry. 👍

  • @landondrivedusty
    @landondrivedusty Před 3 lety +8

    Glad you made it safe. Don't know what I would have done in that situation. Makes me think. Thank you for your videos and I'm glad your safe!

  • @myadventureoutdoors
    @myadventureoutdoors Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing ingenuity. This video should be required viewing to young folks who only know how to work apps on their phone. You remind me so much of my Dad.

  • @kractass
    @kractass Před 3 lety

    You're not giving yourself enough credit. That was much more than a jury rig, that was genuine ingenuity. There's something to be said for wisdom and experience. Nice job!

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 Před 3 lety +6

    Imagine finding a repair facility which uniquely fixes springs, how lucky can you get ! Regards AJ

    • @Flash1857
      @Flash1857 Před 3 lety

      Broken springs must happen a lot near there to keep the shop going. Glad you’re ok

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      The shop was also busy doing lifts and making custom flatbeds. Nice folks.

    • @danlux4954
      @danlux4954 Před 3 lety +1

      We don’t fix them, we replace them.

  • @markt.weston8940
    @markt.weston8940 Před 3 lety +3

    From all my previous experiences with leaf springs typically if you change one side you should change the other depending upon the age of the unit and the amount of use you may experience a difference in ride from one side to the other you did a great job that was a Cool fix to get you where you needed to be glad you are all safe

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      We will definitely be changing the other side. As soon as the snow melts! Thanks Mark.

  • @dydjm
    @dydjm Před 3 lety +2

    You had me at “in Jesus name, amen!” Blessings

  • @sandygannon8552
    @sandygannon8552 Před 3 lety

    You sure are mild mannered. You don't get upset or stressed out over much. 9you just figure it out and move on. I'm impressed. Love your travels

  • @explorer867
    @explorer867 Před 3 lety +4

    Necessity is the author of invention as they say. I always carry four 4" band clamps and bailing wire or as some call it "farmers weld". We do have AAA insurance and will check into the trailer coverage writer. Well done Rick and Linda your a great team. God Bless!

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      We better see you guys out there soon!

    • @explorer867
      @explorer867 Před 3 lety

      @@gonagain I've been shoveling and using the snow blower here at the home base. Foot of heavy wet stuff with more on the way. Sunshine and warm temps, oh my. :)

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      @@explorer867 I'm gettin outta here asap.

  • @williammccaslin8527
    @williammccaslin8527 Před 3 lety +5

    Thx for the vid, with the wear an tear you put on that rig going camping, it mite have been to your benefit to replace both of them, an buy either some hose clamps and or spring keepers as backups, because you do go off-road so to speak more than most would, just my .02

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +2

      That's a valuable two cents. I intend to replace the other side soon William.

  • @Volunteersunrise
    @Volunteersunrise Před 2 lety +1

    Great job Rick. I admire the patience you display. I am envious.

  • @beverlyeisen7557
    @beverlyeisen7557 Před 3 lety

    Wow. I made my 83yr old husband watch. He loved it. Good job

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 Před 3 lety +35

    The LORD is with You, GOD BLESS. IN JESUS NAME.

    • @byates59
      @byates59 Před 3 lety +6

      My thoughts exactly!

  • @Tony-um2el
    @Tony-um2el Před 3 lety +5

    Take the spring off and turn it around to hold the axle from moving backwards.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +2

      Next time. I'm changing out the opposite side leaf stack and I'm also installing polyurethane pads/bumpers to dampen the shock a bit. Hopefully to avoid a "next time". Thanks Tony.

    • @Tony-um2el
      @Tony-um2el Před 3 lety

      @@gonagain Glad all worked out for you to get in and get it repaired. Your strap did a good job of keeping forward. Yes on getting a spare spring just in case.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Good idea Tony. They're cheap and don't take up much room.

  • @fife5533
    @fife5533 Před 3 lety +2

    My palms got sweaty watching you pull out of there. Good work! Glad you made it safely 🙏🏼

  • @bushpushersdaughter
    @bushpushersdaughter Před 3 lety

    The two of you are on the top of my hero list. I prayed with you and kept praying until you got to the repair shop! Wow!

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the prayer!

  • @craigjohnson2771
    @craigjohnson2771 Před 3 lety +6

    Red Green would be proud of you. One you tuber I watch said he always carries 1 set of springs for his camper just in case, I think I going to buy one set for cheap insurance. Safe travels👍👍

  • @pauljo9441
    @pauljo9441 Před 3 lety +7

    Makes me think of the early settlers coming across the country in wagons that were most likely les reliable with wooden wheels . Glad it work out one more adventure....🤠 aloha

  • @chucksmith9772
    @chucksmith9772 Před 3 lety +1

    Right on..I loved this video. As I learned in the Marine Corps to improvise, adapt and overcome. You did exactly that......well done to the both of you!

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching Chuck!

  • @jameswalls9468
    @jameswalls9468 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice to see someone jump into action instead of sitting on the curb and crying about it. In those circumstances I get really irritated, I've been a professional mechanic for 42 years and have $250K in tools...... at the shop. I generally don't even carry a screwdriver or a pair of pliers. I'm in the process of setting up a camper shell on my truck with all my camping gear, I'm going to build a lockable box inside to be able to lock my 2 road service boxes up so I don't find myself completely tool-less.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Everyone will tell you to carry a spare this and a spare that, but it's impossible to do, so a proper tool kit and other precautions, such as food and water, is all you can hope for.

  • @FromShetoMe
    @FromShetoMe Před 3 lety +4

    Winder towing is who to call. CZcams channel is Matt’s Offroad Recovery. He covers that whole area.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for stopping by! We also watch your channel.

    • @FromShetoMe
      @FromShetoMe Před 3 lety

      @@gonagain Thanks. BTW, my brother has a trailer similar to yours that he has converted. You guys are two of a kind. Seriously impressed with your MacGyver hack.

  • @kathybowen708
    @kathybowen708 Před 3 lety +3

    Vinny says you need McGyver . He can take 3 Bobby pins , a lollypop , a nail file and 7 anti-diareal pills and get y'all outa there !

  • @Don-xs5tk
    @Don-xs5tk Před 3 lety +1

    I used 2 vicegrips to clamp down the broken leaf springs then duct taped the vice grips in place (just so they would not vibrate off) Drove back 350 miles to St. Louis from Bullshoals lake. Not a single problem. Both vice grips stayed in place. This was a dual axle Mark Twain boat and trailer fully loaded with camping equipment. The suspension was fine.

  • @SwimmingintheDeep
    @SwimmingintheDeep Před 3 lety +2

    Good job on the temp repair! Wisest part was the prayer in Jesus' name. Good witness!

  • @danweiss4928
    @danweiss4928 Před 3 lety

    Yeah people like us pride ourselves on the ability to overcome most disasters. That was a very good fix. I broke a Axel shaft off so we found a tree limb that we were able to wedge in the leafspring tie it in with straps and use it like a ski!!
    To get me to civilization to make a repair. You did a great job. Memories that’s what life is about.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Now THAT was some repair you made! You're right though, these experiences make for the best memories.

  • @billadolf4382
    @billadolf4382 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a diy guy. I have to say that's a damn good fix.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Bill. Us guys are becoming rare these days.

  • @robing9278
    @robing9278 Před 3 lety +1

    So impressed with your improvisational skills! Also, you really do a great job with these videos. I'd say you are a natural at it! I've watched two videos and I already care about you two! Hope you keep enjoying your journeys.

  • @longdistancetravellermusic2185

    your marriage and adventure together is indeed a beautiful thing....happy travels!

  • @georgebellerose4988
    @georgebellerose4988 Před 3 lety +2

    Great gerryrigging & great recovery ! ....very happy for you two.
    Regards from an old long time camper & RVer.

  • @jimv.661
    @jimv.661 Před 3 lety

    Just got back from deer hunting and saw this video. I had a good laugh. I did exactly the same thing 35 years ago with a trailer made out of an old pickup box. My grandfather had decided to split up a 60' black walnut tree for firewood. I decided I needed some for woodworking projects and piled the box high with black walnut. 150 miles into our 700-mile journey home the spring broke on the trailer. I didn't go all the work you did. I jacked it up, slapped a piece of firewood on top of the spring like a splint, wrapped chain around both ends of the wood, and tied the chain into a knot. Then wrapped some rope around it for good measure. Sixty mph all the way home.

  • @whisthpo
    @whisthpo Před 3 lety +1

    The very Essence of the word DIY, plus experience and an 'I can fix that' mindset!

  • @donpost1801
    @donpost1801 Před 3 lety +2

    You guys continue to be my heroes
    Good Job !!All that without any swear words to boot.... Truly American know-how and pioneer spirit wins the day !!

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 Před 3 lety

    Getting out of a mess is half the fun of an adventure.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      It's always more fun looking back.

  • @tomrodgers1578
    @tomrodgers1578 Před 3 lety +1

    That was an excellent solution. Congratulations!!!

  • @brucedoolan1785
    @brucedoolan1785 Před 3 lety +1

    Amen that prayer to our Father in the name of Jesus along with your skills really did the trick. Halleluyah

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 Před 3 lety +1

    The covered wagons were made of wood and had no suspension also. You got this.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      That's right, what a ride that must have been. That's probably why they preferred to walk most of the time.

  • @canesser1
    @canesser1 Před 3 lety +1

    The wisdom of Solomon! So very well done and never better with the Lord as your copilot. The adventure begins when the plans go awry, thanks for sharing!!

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Před 3 lety

    Whenever I hit a dead end on a problem I think to myself "there's always a way" and somehow I figure a solution. Just like you did. Great job.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      I can tell you've been there. Do you ever sleep on it and wake up with the answer? That happens to me a lot.

    • @64maxpower
      @64maxpower Před 3 lety

      @@gonagain I never had answers come to me in my sleep. Typically they come in desperate moments before they become more desperate

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Lol! Well, whatever works in desperate times.

  • @travelinggypsie2085
    @travelinggypsie2085 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, you guys are both brave and resourceful! I would have been scared to death and would never have known how to rig it up to get out of the situation. This is a great video! Thank you for sharing it so others will be able to borrow your knowledge if they ever find themselves in a similar situation.

  • @AllenManor
    @AllenManor Před 3 lety

    Well-done! That is good old Yankee ingenuity. Best part was when you prayed - thank you for sharing that.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching. Prayers work!

  • @Volunteersunrise
    @Volunteersunrise Před 2 lety

    Rick and Linda great teamwork and it never hurts to ask God for a blessing and I appreciate your deferance.Safe travels.

  • @largelarry2126
    @largelarry2126 Před 3 lety +2

    Something you could do yourself is to replace both springs with much longer ones. With a longer, wider and thicker spring it will ride nicer and have more travel. If you do this mod you could add bump stops and shocks if you need them. If you look at places like Jags and Summit racing they will sell spring pockets for the front and shackles made for race cars just for relocating the springs for wider tires. Even if the the springs are thicker and wider if they are 15" longer they wont be as stiff as yours now. It's just an idea.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Hi Larry. That's an idea I haven't seen or heard of before. I've even asked the spring shops if there's some way of putting shocks in and they said no. Thanks for that!

  • @storeytwinb
    @storeytwinb Před 3 lety +2

    You two are amazing. Always teaching others through your adventures ❤️
    And, you knew Who to call on. He was holding you both fast in His hands. So thankful you made it!

  • @creativehearts7127
    @creativehearts7127 Před 2 lety

    This video brought back so many memories of our family getting broken down too.and my dad's ingenuity to fix something out of what's around you..with a station wagon load of 8 kids..wondering if our dad come and saves the day..and he did..with moms help..which made us very grateful to have such amazing parents..thank you for posting...my parents are with our lord..now..but your video bought back fond memories of both of them...glad you made it out ok...

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for sharing your story. My family would fill the woody wagon with 8 kids, too. My mom was the mechanic and my father was a jack of all trades, including blacksmithing. I sure do miss them. ~~Linda

  • @Plain-Ole-Chuck
    @Plain-Ole-Chuck Před 3 lety

    Nice repair !! Made us backyard mechanics proud !!

  • @letsbefrank6269
    @letsbefrank6269 Před 3 lety

    I’ve watched this video twice, worth the time.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching it twice. Don't want to do the repair twice.

  • @davidr6447
    @davidr6447 Před 3 lety

    It is all just part of the adventure. Who wants a boring no challenge same old thing trip! That was a great temporary fix. It worked great! Like the Shaka Brada at the end. Aloha!

  • @ernestpaul2484
    @ernestpaul2484 Před 3 lety

    Never a dull moment. Retirement is great huh!? Nothing to do all day, no schedule determined by the clock, carefree living, no headaches. Broken leaf spring in sort of the middle of the desert? Child's play.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Well... almost! Thanks for watching Ernest.

  • @hectoralicea3079
    @hectoralicea3079 Před 3 lety

    Clamps, the U shaped ones with the nuts on each side are always great to throw in a tool box. a quick solder kit comes in a tube but sets up really hard. And you can find these in an auto supply store. ....You did great! and your wife is a true blessing for remembering the wire fence where you picked up the wire, that's a life partner. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the info Hector Alicea!

  • @trakyboy5128
    @trakyboy5128 Před 3 lety +1

    That's the best thing I've watched in i don't know how long !!!!!
    But when you 2 prayed I knew it was going to be okay ☺️
    I know it's after the fact... but my advice would be a roll of bailing wire, good duct tape and let a little air out of the tires when you're on dirt roads whether the axles good or broken, it helps absorb some of the shock. Great fix/ ingenuity !!! It's what our forefathers would have done 😂😊🧐

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Yes, and you know, we were really going slow up that hill, maybe a walking speed, but the bounce over that stump was all it took.

  • @alikawhite6903
    @alikawhite6903 Před 3 lety

    I knew you two were cool, you are praying to the lord, that's the best insurance you could ever hope to have! Along with your teamwork, Faith & practical skills! Impressive!

  • @williambreen4915
    @williambreen4915 Před 3 lety

    Quite a piece of frontier workmanship.

  • @alikawhite6903
    @alikawhite6903 Před 3 lety

    Yes the triple A towing deal, one van lifer was mentioning that she had the best plan they offered 200 mi. Towing 2x / year & it has really saved her in the long run.

  • @gregchewie3059
    @gregchewie3059 Před 3 lety

    It's always great to watch your videos! Common sense goes a long ways, along with a little ingenuity!! It's also nice to have someone willing to help. Safe travels.

  • @alancummings5008
    @alancummings5008 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the chunk of wood for a block. Have done similar, as i used to run a business with lots of trailers that farmers pulled in fields with washouts and through ditches to get there. Necessity: Mother of invention.

  • @cdlady54_95
    @cdlady54_95 Před 3 lety

    Praise The Lord! Knowledge is power and not shying away from working with what you have been blessed with brings joy and completion to life. Glad you both are good. Thank you for sharing and be safe!

  • @jimgo49
    @jimgo49 Před 3 lety +2

    If you have the tools with you, you could remove the spring and flip it end for end. Still wouldn't have a spring, but would keep the axle where it belongs.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, you're right and I'll remember that if and when it happens again. Thanks.

  • @u5T30
    @u5T30 Před 3 lety +2

    I don't care if it rains or freezes
    Long as I've got my plastic Jesus
    Ridin' on the dashboard of my car!🙏🏻

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ Před 3 lety +1

      Comes in colors pink and pleasant,
      glows in the dark cause it's iridescent,
      take it with you when you travel far

  • @jonkirkwood469
    @jonkirkwood469 Před 3 lety

    This one was, by far, the most instructive video on trailer conversion I've watched. The tools I would not have had are the convertible handaxe/adze; and, some useful wire. Well done. Thanks.

  • @garyp9906
    @garyp9906 Před 2 lety

    After watching your video and others who have had broken leaf springs on their RV's, I ordered a spare leaf spring, shackles and bolts to take with us when we use our RV. I'd hate to be out in the middle of nowhere like you guys were and have this happen. You were lucky you found a place that specifically caters to RV and other suspension. Awesome job making your own repair to get you out of a sticky situation.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello Gary. I replaced the opposite side and took the original spring and wired it up under the trailer to be there as a spare in case I need it.

  • @applesbighatranch6906

    That was handled with aplomb! sir. Well done. Great temporary fix using what you could find. McGuyver would be proud!

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před rokem

      These days I carry a spare leaf spring strapped up under the trailer.

  • @beastytravels4686
    @beastytravels4686 Před 3 lety +1

    We just had the same issue. Thank you for sharing! Blessings 🤗

  • @TheFraziers
    @TheFraziers Před 3 lety

    Awesome stuff! This reminds me of the time we had a broken radiator cap and lost almost all of our fluid out deep in the woods. We fixed it ourselves and made a memory out of it. It occasionally concerns me that there are so many more people traveling in the backcountry on BLM and NFS land and many of them wouldn't have the slightest clue how to address a problem like this. You know your stuff and have great improvising skills. Subscribed.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much for subscribing!

  • @williamnielsen3947
    @williamnielsen3947 Před 3 lety

    bailing wire fixes brings back memories people still ask why wire is in tool box

  • @lordbaltimore1450
    @lordbaltimore1450 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful couple with positive mindset, I always admire never give up attitude to get by tough times. Solid like a rock. 👍🤲🙏

  • @dreamart3395
    @dreamart3395 Před 3 lety

    Great job on thinking your way out of a predicament. Excellent MacGyver skills. We have had many situations like you experienced. Good practice for critical thinking ... something a lot of folks are short on. We've experienced everything from four new (but, faulty) RV tires blow in the middle of nowhere to the wind peeling the roof off our RV. All requiring some out-of-the-box thinking and response. We once found ourselves fifty miles from nowhere at night in a driving rainstorm. We were driving a 1948 Willys Jeep. The driver side motor-driven windshield wiper cotter pin broke leaving us unable to see and drive. The pin on the other wiper was too far gone to attempt to remove and reuse. So, what did we do? Actually, my husband said a bunch of bad words and threw his hands up. I was the one who came up with the MacGyver fix. We'd spent the day fishing and THAT was what saved our butts. I suggested we use a #10 snelled fishing hook to fasten the wiper blade to the motor ... the hook wasn't a cotter key but it worked. When I say worked ... we had to replace the fishing hook four times before we got home. Happy Trails. And, I am a firm believer in insurance. Insurance came through and then some when the RV roof blew off. Paid for the repairs PLUS rental of a Uhaul to carry our belongings 700 miles home, paid for two nights lodging for four people (two rooms), meals, gas and the trip back to pick up and bring home the RV after it was repaired. $500 deductible.

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      YOU guys make quite the team! I enjoyed reading this.

  • @troybrown7575
    @troybrown7575 Před 3 lety +1

    One hell of a repair job I know who I'm calling if I break down

  • @oldschoolisnewschool
    @oldschoolisnewschool Před 2 lety

    That makes for some good memories.
    Great job. That there saw some real mans work.

  • @astrodb4487
    @astrodb4487 Před 2 lety

    I love you ingenuity and get'er down attitude. Glad it worked out.

  • @alvisjenkins1305
    @alvisjenkins1305 Před 2 lety

    Gonagain is a very refreshing video to watch and offers a lot of good advice when camping in the wild.

  • @JamestheBartholemeu
    @JamestheBartholemeu Před 3 lety

    I'm so glad it all worked out! Power in prayer!

  • @29roadie17
    @29roadie17 Před 3 lety

    Good job! Mark that one down as a win. That's a really good video showing start to finish your process. It should give some people confidence to not panic or freak out when something un expected happens. Nice camera work too Linda.

  • @walsakaluk1584
    @walsakaluk1584 Před 3 lety

    Nice to see that some bush crafts are not forgotten.
    Tree branch bracing is a classic bush spring fix in Oz.
    Personal opinion, those trailer springs were a very light duty. Should have upgraded them at the spring repair centre, or added another leaf.
    Well done! Happy camping!

    • @gonagain
      @gonagain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the tip. I have plans to upgrade.

  • @magooracing
    @magooracing Před 3 lety

    Good video. Great job figuring out a way to hold the axle straight and a piece of wood for support. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Now y’all have an awesome campfire story to tell.

  • @markleaman8313
    @markleaman8313 Před 3 lety

    Good job, Rick! By the grace of the Lord, You and Linda made it.! I wish you smooth sailing from here on! See you on the next one, cheers!

  • @bradcooke5383
    @bradcooke5383 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent temporary fix Rick and Linda! And nice job Linda remembering the fencing location. Glad you both are safe and sound.