You guys handled all the trailer issues very well.i would have lost it. Lol
@ghostpepperrides4805
11 ай бұрын
Happy you found the problem. Both young and smart. Voltage meter? Unplug 7way. Test truck output. Test pin box. You did not have correct voltage reading. Disconnect 7 way at pin box. Test 7 way cord to pin box. I bet it would test good. Thus tells you problems are in the RV. Then I would have cut and tested each wire to each brake and that would have told you the brakes to inspect. As a professional technician in the electrical/ mechanical field I think you did a great job at not giving up and on the end you both found the problem. We sub
@marciatesch3951
Жыл бұрын
It’s your tires. Replace them. We have same rig, before any camping we put new Goodyear Endurance tires on.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
We ended up replacing the tires with Goodyear Endurance. No problems since!
@88corinutza
Жыл бұрын
looks like its time to UPGRADE to load Range G tires we did and never looked back 😍😍 Same with truck, always buy MORE than you think you think you will need. Its why we have a Dually
@KKindel1
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if its been mentioned yet. An easy way to change a tire on a two axle unit is to drive the good axle up onto blocks (just on the same side of the trailer) and that will elevate the blown tire high enough to change it. Instead of having to jack up the axle with the flat each time.
@kevink4914
Жыл бұрын
Born a raised in Michigan thumb. Yes you do run into some good people. I just took my truck tire in leaking at the bead. They cleaned up the rim and remounted it at no $charge. Government and justice system are crooks/ scammers here. but we have few business workers still 💯 great.
@hutch1672
Жыл бұрын
The patience you two have is amazing!
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@markbaehne9389
Жыл бұрын
Had that same trailer brake problem on My 2013 GMC Sierra went through a couple trouble shooting days went to google Forms found it was common that the -- part is called a , Trailer Brake Continue Relay Assembly , that is mounted above the rear, spare tire on my truck, that hooks up to the seven way head-on bad changed it out and had a problem since , Spring 2022 we were getting ready to make a trip from North of Nashville to Michigan and the UP. Beautiful trip great people ,4,500 miles in a month it ended up being a great trip except for the wind had a blast. Their is a new Lazy DAys RV in Murfreesboro Tn. Wrote this before finishing video to see this , Mobile Service technician didn’t check very good did he ?$300 ?? Great you found it !, Keep that other in mind also.
@mikeshotshothauling9243
Жыл бұрын
What a great young couple! Wonderful persistence. Been an Independent Trucker for over 25 years and do 95% of my own work both at home and at times on the road. Always learning more and more. Stay safe out there and enjoy!! ✌️
@jamessowards3822
5 ай бұрын
Ashley, you have to learn to stay calm and collected. Stuff happens and you just roll with it. If you check on things, do all the required maintenance and still have an issue there really wasn't anything else you could have done. Never waste energy on what could have happened just focus on what is or did happen then move forward.
@MikeAsh
4 ай бұрын
Great advice! We’ve both learned a lot of patience in rv life!
@warrenwilson70
Жыл бұрын
You've got a good man, Ash.
@jefffranz1086
Жыл бұрын
Keep your tires 5 psi under max pressure and you should not have any more problems. Remember air Expands. The faster you go the harder the air the more expansion on an 80 psi tire. Keep them at 75 and you should be good. Good luck
@jestofreestone1
Жыл бұрын
Get rid of those Trailer King China Bombs. Had them on my 21 keystone outback. One bulged around the treads like your first one did! Put on goodyear endurance tires and after 10k Km on them - zero issues. Trailer kings are JUNK!
@boarderbm
Жыл бұрын
Nice job. I'm not gona tell u what ur doing wrong, sometimes the bad days end up Being a blessing down the road with the knowledge gained. Persistence is key. I have had your struggles, problly why I have a hard time trusting people to do things right. U got a subscriber
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Got that right, we're smarter travels and very handy people now! Appreciate you, Brandon!
@user-tr9kq5fj9r
10 ай бұрын
Mike do your self a favor and get a 1/2 " drive battery powered impact wrench, you will love it
@zachariab28
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing this side of full timing. Very very valuable information.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shawnrkeenen
Жыл бұрын
AM enjoying watching your videos. But one thing- I will live vicariously through your travails, and will never have a 5th wheel unless it is parked permanently.
@brendajohnson5067
Жыл бұрын
We have the same fifth wheel. We bought it in September and used it one week. It’s been in the shop most of the time as fridge and bedroom slide went out on that one trip. Stress crack on the cab and was in the shop six weeks after we had it one week. We sold out Montana to buy it but I wish we had it back. Good luck. At least we are not full time but are retired and travel several months at a time. I hope everything is okay now with your camper and nothing else serious happens. BTW we always buy new tires when we buy a new fifth wheel. We learned that lesson the hard way several fifth wheels ago. Happy Trails you you.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Ugh I’m so sorry to hear that 😭 I hope you’ve got it all fixed up now and ready for the next trip!
@marcusaponte1287
Жыл бұрын
Always find the silver lining. Try to remain positive. These are the daily challenges of driving for a living. Thanks for the video!
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
That’s really all you can do in the moment!
@thewillys7230
Жыл бұрын
Great video Mike&Ash. This video carries with it a lot of value to new RV'ers, people who don't understand the challenges that come with RV'ing let alone full time RV'ing. I'm sure it will open a few eyes and help the community to be more aware. Glad this didn't crush your spirits and you rolled with it. Whats somewhat funny, is that another channel we subscribe to 'Camping with the Coles' released a video yesterday that highlighted a) a truck malfunction&repair and b) a tire change at night - its a theme this week!!!! As always, looking forward to more content :) Take care and happy holidays.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Very well said & thank you for the kind comment! That was our goal exactly: share the challenges that come with full time RVing, but how it’s also balanced with amazing experiences & learning lessons! Happy holidays my friend!
@chrisandersonCR16
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully, by now, you have purchased a portable impact gun for changing your tires. Look into Samson gl285t tires, I use them on all my commercial trailers and my fifth wheel. I've never had any issues with them blowing out. We average around 70,000 miles on a set.
@erikhickey367
Жыл бұрын
truck tires i hauled with mine and use Cooper Discovery from Discount Tire and I have put 60k heavy hauling on them .
@ddcornell1019
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mikelayow815
Жыл бұрын
Good video. Ups and downs of rv living. You need to be a mechanic, electrician, and a plumber if you own a rv. We've had quite a few issues with our Arcadia. Water heater blew up. Wire shorted out on bedroom slide. Auto level quit, rear wall was loose and needed to be screwed together. Hot water line started leaking like your's accessed under sink and tightened up. Blew front tire drivers side on hi way. Be safe. Life is an adventure
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Oh man I'm sorry to hear that!! RVs force us to be very well rounded handy men & women that's for sure... Safe travels!
@JoeT.1960
Жыл бұрын
You done a good job . The best thing to do is get LT tires 10 ply . St tires are junk , we had 3 flats in one day in are 5th wheel . And this time my brake controller went bad , I no how you feel but we made it to Florida 🏝
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy Florida!
@warrenwilson70
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mike & Ash. Have a wonderful Holiday
@sevaguillon1619
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely invest in a 1/2 impact to get the tires off. Definitely makes life easier
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
I’ve recently switched over to an impact. Definitely makes the roadside tire change less painful.
@debbiekraemer1714
Жыл бұрын
You kids are amazing! Thank you for sharing these astounding experiences. Can’t wait for the next flawless video!
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Miss Debbie! 😘
@brianbelliveau5551
11 ай бұрын
Man I hope your keeping track of all the repairs to try to get compensation from your dealership or keystone good luck safe travels
@jaypiva1951
Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your videos. Hope you have gotten most of the bugs worked out of your 3250rl. We have been looking hard at a new Arcadia 3250rl. The layout seems fantastic for a couples RV. I do have a few concerns after looking it over thoroughly. One of my big concerns could be something that contributed to your axle issue. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 lb I have noticed that the axles on the Arcadia are rated 5200 lbs giving a combined weight rating of 10400 pounds. Load range E tires are rated a roughly 2830 pounds so those should sufficient. I may be over thinking things but I'd rather over rated than under. The unit we are looking at has the older style Colman Mach 2 AV rather than the one with the house style merv 9 filter. The trim piece above the TV has already fell off and the ceiling doesn't have a consistent paint sheen throughout. .
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Your concerns are definitely valid about the weight ratings. With a full tank of fresh water, the back axle is maxed out. The worst part is the left to right distribution. The slide and appliances put a lot of weight in the driver side, while the passenger side has relatively light. All that said, we’ve driven over 7k miles with the new Goodyear endurance tires and haven’t had a single issue (tire/axle related).
@thomasboykin581
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, get you are battery power wrench. It will save you a lot of time Love you videos
@everydaylifer2019
Жыл бұрын
Recommend tire covers for your tires on the ground and spare. We made a trip to Wyoming and lost two covers and blew 3-4 tires including the spare which lost its cover.
@stevedenoyer5956
Жыл бұрын
Wires sometimes disconnect back by the wheel on the trailer maybe when you got the flat tire.?
@kathiebauer5165
5 ай бұрын
I hope the manufacturer steps up, RV construction has had issues but the freedom to travel is worth the headaches.
@MikeAsh
4 ай бұрын
We sure hope so!
@stephenpolos1689
Жыл бұрын
Good video 😀 a lot of rv's were not manufactured right quality is bad your rig is fairly new sometimes you have to step up to better built rig drv is one I'm looking at jayco but seems that you need to have it inspection done no matter what you buy a big step up is luxe and new horizon hand built takes 5 months to complete but they cost more good luck finding rig safe travels 😁 N
@markreynolds9570
Жыл бұрын
Great channel. Can't wait for the next video
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark! Stay tuned 😄
@ddcornell1019
Жыл бұрын
I’m from the 414 of winterconsin. Planing to get a Rv for me and the wife. Just ran across your channel. Learning a lot.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Do it! Best decision we've ever made...seriously!
@stevedenoyer5956
Жыл бұрын
Yeah sometimes you have to roll with it, it can be tough though when it’s one thing after another. Best to not ever be in a hurry because that will just make things worse.
@truckerlarry7345
Жыл бұрын
Number one thing with Tire issues on campers is camper tires or trailer tires stop buying trailer tires they are of low quality no matter what ones you buy. Best result by light truck tires preferably something in about a 10 ply rated tire keep the air right no more trailer tire problems. Trailer tires are junk.
@ccwawa1
Жыл бұрын
That was a lot of work great job. You should take a brake and go snowmobiling for a weekend.😉
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks CC! It might be cold enough in South Texas this weekend for snow. We’ll show these cowboys how it’s done 🤙
@Joe-ps8ko
Жыл бұрын
All I can say is WOW!
@erikhickey367
Жыл бұрын
if you have 235 80 16 tires upgrade to 16ply . i use to change my 10ply every 3 months never getting the mileage out of them. went with transeagle 16ply i havent had 1 issue. Priority Tire online
@biologistjim4905
Жыл бұрын
Like most anything else the manufacturer will take the cheap way out. Are your tires original with your new RV? And if there Chinese made, it’s advisable to get rid of them ASAP and get a good American made tire like a Goodyear or a fire stone. I had this exact same thing happen changed out to American made good years. Got my asshole the line and had no trouble ever since.
@stevedenoyer5956
Жыл бұрын
Look at all the information you are learning, you will know more now than before! Each time you learn something and the long run it may end up saving you money in repairs that you can do yourself
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly right! It sucks in the moment but we've learned sooo much and we're better people for it!
@dennislautner8709
Жыл бұрын
First of all, Ash are you from Traverse City and is your mother's name Lynn? Secondly, my best friend (some say wife) and I traveled to South America in our sailboat from the northern Great lakes. We had so many problems with our boat that we were getting depressed. We found fellow sailor's to help us as we helped others. The "community" of like minded boat people really is amazing. Now we are 70 + and are starting to RV with our grandchildren. I'm assuming we will have breakdowns, we will watch your videos to help us 'learn' of potential problems. Eg. I was wondering if a TPMS would be appropriate; after watching your issues with tires it's first on my list of mods. Thanks, we love your show!
@gerardplank3780
Жыл бұрын
So sorry you guys are getting everything but the kitchen sink thrown at you. I'm a certified mobile tech and feel bad that it didn't work out. I'm in Myakka City feel free to hit me up next time I'll give you straight up advice how to resolve the issue. No charge at all , just hate seeing folks stuck on the road.
@rebekahrose5454
Жыл бұрын
I just started watching your channel and I’m obsessed! Can’t wait to get our fifth wheel on the road like you guys! Btw, Ash I love your clothes! Where do you shop and where did you get the bathing suit you were wearing in this episode? ❤
@Weak_juan
Жыл бұрын
Great learning experience for you and us watching! You guys handled it well though. I would've lost my sh1t
@hydrohybrid4206
Жыл бұрын
I’m having the exact same problem on a 2015 Chevy Silverado I hope by the end of the video you tell me what the problem is so I can fix mine. Thanks.😅😅😅😅
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Our problem ended up being the brake wires within the wheel hubs. The clips fell off so the wire rubbed and ended up shorting out. Both passenger side brakes needed to be replaced.
@tylersrubar6451
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your truck is struggling. At least sounds like the motor towards end of the video. That a gas engine?
@stevedenoyer5956
Жыл бұрын
What ratings are those tires? The weight I wouldn’t think on the one side would make that much difference . The tires were probably the minimum for that trailer. Maybe need some g or h rated tires?
@hutch1672
Жыл бұрын
Like, seriously, I can't even fix my freaking Keurig!
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
Believe in yourself! 😂
@shaundavidson2582
Жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie rv'er "Learning from others"
@cowboyscoffee
2 ай бұрын
You've got a great Man there
@MikeAsh
2 ай бұрын
Oh I sure do!!♥️
@hydrohybrid4206
Жыл бұрын
Wire harness for the trailer that is
@OurTimeAdventuring
2 ай бұрын
May I ask what type of camera and setup you use inside your truck? It looks at times you are not holding the camera but able to record both you and your husband
@MikeAsh
Ай бұрын
We use a GoPro in wide mode for those shots 😊
@paulsmith1102
Жыл бұрын
Man. Feel sorry for you guys. Well. you know what they say. You get get what you pay for. 😢
@thesiteseekers7867
Жыл бұрын
Can you recommend the jack you are using.
@frankemmite1666
Жыл бұрын
What has Keystone/Arcadia said about all this? Bad axle design, horrible brake design, what else?
@stevedenoyer5956
Жыл бұрын
What the heck was it?the brake issue? Wrapped up in something?
@mikeallen9820
Жыл бұрын
I have a question. We are having similar issues with our brakes on our Arcadia. Was your message popping up on your dash constantly or was it only when you used the brakes? Was hoping for a little more insight to see if it's the same issue we are having. Thanks!
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
It kept popping up on the dash, then would go away a minute later. After a while, it stayed in saying that the brakes were disconnected
@surgdesignstudiollc5383
6 ай бұрын
Where did you change the leaf springs?
@MikeAsh
6 ай бұрын
They were replaced through warranty at a dealership in Wisconsin. Kunes RV.
@sjeffreyw
Жыл бұрын
You folks need to purchase a battery powered impact driver to help get those lug nuts off.
@MikeAsh
Жыл бұрын
We have one, for some reason I like to make more work for myself...
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