Transmission Update #3
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Just an update on the diagnosis of Yoda’s transmission failure.
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If you think that you won't have any problems off the road, you are sadly mistaken. Buy a house and you have "roofing problems, plumbing problems, electrical problems, HVAC problems, etc" It never ends LOL Good luck bro!
Amen. My house was built in 2006 and I am the second owner. But it is nearing the point where it needs a new roof, new heat pump, new hot water heater. Etc etc etc.
In a week you'll be back on the road and life will be good again. Just grin and bare it until then.
You've got an amazingly positive attitude! Good form! Good luck Eric&Jax.
Eric, once you up and running the nomadic bug will bite you again. No reason to give up man. Chins and tails up buddy!!! 😀
Hey Eric, you're saying that maybe RV life isn't for you, but you're also saying that living in this house isn't working for you either.?.. I think you're a great guy and you're doing what you love, and I would hate to see you stop. :)
Sending you good luck and hopes that your RV will be fixed soon, and they can find you a good reliable transmission.
Jax is enjoying chilling on the Hotel room couch.
He certainly fits right in, huh? :)
I like your idea of making lemonade from lemons. Go out and explore your temporary surroundings. Show video of the local culture. When I'm looking through my subscriptions to watch the latest update your video update is always up there at the top of my must see. I'm looking forward to your local culture videos. I just love Jax. I can see how much of a blessing you are to each other.
Life is a journey. Enjoy the ride as much as possible. Chin up Eric.
I would love to see some new videos of you touring around Fla in a rental! Im a fan that has no issues with this! Try to keep your chin up man!
I'm loving your attitude brother! You've grown alot since I first started watching you (Tilly era RIP). For food you should really be taking advantage of Florida's natural refrigerator. Blue Crab and fish for days dude!
This is definitely relevant to RV traveling! It could happen to all of us on the road! I appreciate you showing this!!
Hopefully they can find the parts for a rebuild and no I won't stop watching the channel while you are on hiatus from Yoda!
you are a very lucky guy. you and jax are going to have fun.
Thank you for the update. Hang in there, don't make any rash decisions in the heat of the moment. Have some fun and make the best of your time there.
This is why I'm choosing the travel trailer route. Good luck!
Hey Eric, what you are experiencing is exactly what anyone could go through who elected to live in an RV. Don't change the channel. It is showing us what the kinds of things are that we should be prepared to "endure" if we want to live the RVing lifestyle. I typically spend about 10-15 days a month in my RV during the spring/summer/fall seasons and I also face a lot of these same types of problems. The only good thing for me is that I do have a home to go to when things get really bad. Keep up the good work and have faith in your viewers.
I don't think Jax cares if he's moving or not. Just so long as he is with you, he will be happy.
EVERY Video of you puts a smile on my face :) Wish you and Jax all the best.
This IS part of full-time RVing and I appreciate that you show us the good AND the bad of full time life in an RV. I am considering doing the same thing and I am learning so much from your channel. Because of your videos, if I decide to do it, I will be going in with eyes wide open. So, whether you decide to stop or keep on going, it's all much appreciated.
Hang in there buddy....hopefully things will all work out, and you'll be good to go, back in the saddle, and on your way to your next adventure!....Best of luck with everything!
Eric, keep your chin up! This is a part of life, much less a part of RV life. You got this and it evens adds interest to your channel. Who wants to watch when everything is perfect. You are portraying your life, the good, the bad and the ugly! Good luck and God bless.
Well, 3.5 years later, I'm glad you're still rolling :)
Thanks. Hanging in there. :)
Sorry things are tough for you right now. Nice to see that Jax does not appear to be unduly stressed! Better days are coming!
Hi Eric: Sorry about the Transmission failure. We met on the beach Padre Island. You met Bella then. After we left we had a great trip up until Corbin Falls where Mary slipped on ice and dislocated her knee. We had an Ambulance ride through the mountains and a long wait at the hospital. Also had a nice motel for a couple of days while she recovered a bit. We are back in Canada now in the ice and snow, some Physio and stuff still required till we can get on the road again. I sure hope to be back to Padre next time. Really enjoyed our visit.
lot of respect for you right now Eric. I haven't heard you ask for any money, ask to buy any stickers, so on and so forth. everything will be fine. everyone goes through their ups and downs. we don't like it very much but we deal with it the best way we can.
Keep your head up, Buddy, ours is broken down as well, and we don't have the money to fix it right now. It's just a bump in the road. You'll be tooling down the road again in no time, and you'll have this all behind you.
I'm settled in and ready for the journey buddy I'm not going nowhere you just have to deal with the bumps that Life deals you
keep your head up. RV problems are part of the adventure. Drama makes things more interesting to view.
I'm glad you show the downside of the RV life. This is good. No rent is good but it is not without its problems.
Sorry ur broke down.... I'll keep watching. ...do some interviews with people in town or meet up with fans and film it....ur smart...you'll come up wit something!
this is the kind of RV stuff a lot of us want to learn how to deal with regarding life on the road in an RV. Keep it all coming, good and bad.
I doubt you will retire... I just can't see you working a job aside from video taping and editing
Head up my friend. Go explore and don't think to much about it. This too will pass. Thx for the update. *Smile More* :) _- Roman Atwood_
Hang in there we really enjoy watching your videos things will be great after this repair it will be all downhill and easy going! It is always great to see you and Jax.
Hang in there Eric. Remember how happy you where when you got back on the road with the last new transmission. Also, I respect that one can't be moving forever. One day, one must set roots. We Love Jax. He is a real friend in good or bad times. Stay safe.
Good way to look at this... wishing you and Jax the best.
I look forward to something on your channel every day. Don't let this get you down! Yoda will be better than ever when this is over!!! Hang in there!
I only tune in to see what's going with Jax.😼
Oh Eric, my heart goes out to you. I live here, about 125 miles south of Jacksonville and I can tell you that AAA is the same to all of us, even with the upgraded more expensive plan. I wish I had been keeping up enough with you to be able to talk with you when you were inFloria. You don't lose my interest. I understand. I used to drive a van conversion, a much simpler one, and I know what it feels like to have your home, even your temporary home, not working. I hope you do get to have some fun in North Central Florida. There are some really neat places to visit here and most of the people are great! Peace! r
Eric I was a cross country truck driver for 15 years. I lived in my truck I was gone for a couple of months at a time. what you're experiencing now is normal a lot of times I've had to do that over the last 15 years. Shit breakes down all you can do is make the best of it. granted I didn't have to pay for the repairs. all you can do is roll with it make the best out of the situation
My favorite vids here are the ones with mods, repairs and DEALING WITH UNPLANNED OBSTACLES. I look forward to seeing how you handle your impromptu extended boondocking in the shop's parking lot. Give us a play by play. For starters, what are you supply levels (water, holding, propane, fuel, battery, food, laundry, etc?) Show us your daily game plan for making it work. This is the real shit...don't drop the ball now. Keep keeping it real Eric.
Just save up and get a new factory transmission and be done with it and if you can afford it now then do it now. I would also change the transmission cooler and install a filter on the return line. That way you're not going to have any issues for a long time if you do the maintenance. As the RV is great shape and worth keeping.
Good Luck
Hang in their. It will get better my friend.
Hay Eric my husband and I went through Vegas down the strip in a backfiring coughing rv with no place to pull off. Well we spent the duration of the repair in front of the repair shop while they pulled the gas tank and did the repairs. Been there done that just another experience. Hang in stuff always works out. Best cat ever.
Eric you have the chance to shop other transmission shops even online and get the best HD transmission for your application shipped to your location free, monster transmission in FL has great products for example. Don't sit there shop online!
Hang in there Eric you'll be back on the road ! Good luck
Woah. I noticed the comments are back up and running. Good for you!! No one said living in a home on wheels would be perfect. But you're doing a great job of it and you're sharing the experience. Makes me wanna live the life. I could get with it.
Eric, from a former Marine, you are just experiencing a bout of low level depression due to unexpected turn of negative events. Everyone has these moments. My non-professional advise is to get your head out of your ass and not let the "voices" in your head drive you crazy. Its just the voices dude. You're doing what 99% of your channel viewers, including me, can only dream of. The fact that you are still doing it is a testament to your ability to deal with problems and overcome. You typically exude a positive attitude and that is what is needed here. You will survive this! Your channel will survive this. Don't dwell on the negative, SOLVE THE PROBLEM. In everyone else's world, your furnace just died and its 20 degrees outside. We don't walk away from our homes, we figure out a way to get the furnace repaired. Good Luck to you man!
I would like both, update videos and seeing the sites around where you currently are in Florida. Florida in the winter time is as good as it gets so make the best of a bad situation and you and Jax keep on keeping on.
Keep up the good work, tough times is something we all face. Its really cool that you keep us updated, and a big good luck to Yoda!!
Have you thought about "camping" in long term RV lots? Spend the winter in the South & Summer in the North? Use a car to get around & explore!
Eric, breakdowns and repairs of any kind are just part of life. with each trial comes great anxt but also growth. I see you growing greatly. stuff happens and you can get down or burnt out , but you can't let the process steal your dreams. stay focused and keep your eyes on your desired dream. When it fixed put the petal down and move on.
Just think if your house roof had a leak and you had to replace the entire roof of a house, about 5-8 thousand dollars. You are doing great and living the life you want. With such a low mileage RV, I would get a new trans and go forward. Good times as you say. Love your channel.
Keep your head up Eric! Things only will go up from here and you will get back into Yoda and enjoy life again.
Its all the twists and turns, the ups and downs that make an adventure an adventure. Hey, we're on this ride with ya Eric. Hold on and dont let this get you down. There is nothing else on youtube that I watch every video. What will I do then???? Stick with it man.
Good luck Eric. Breakdowns are a drag. I lost a brake line in my VW camperbus in the mountains of Colorado, back in the early seventies. I had to drive out of the mountains in first gear, using the hand brake. It took three days to get the part, and another to get it installed. A dark time in being on the road to say the least. I hope you decide to keep traveling once you get Yoda back together.
Don't give up Eric!! Nomadic Fanatic 4ever!!
After watching your show now for several months I will not be buying that type rv. I'm buying a tow camper. I hope things improve for you.
keep you head up. try and enjoy where you are for now.
This is a good video. I appreciate the honest reporting on how things really are on the road and how you feel about things.
I would not stop watching because your having transmission problems, having an RV breakdown is part of the RV life something always goes wrong with them, I want to see you go through those fixes more so then the scenery of Florida.
So many of your followers are cheering for you man. Keep your head up, and keep on RV'ing. I think your videos are awesome. Once Yoda is fixed, you'll have one hell of an RV to do your travels in.
Seems like a short period of "Static Nomadic". Hope things work out. I suspect when Yoda is fixed and back on the road your mood and outlook will improve.
Jax just likes being with you Eric. Doesn't matter where xxx
If I were you Eric I would choose a town or city anywhere and just stay there. You can live in an RV and not travel 24/7. You can rent a spot in an RV park year round for a low monthly fee. Don't give up the RV life style but just consider staying in one area. We would all still enjoy watching your videos of tips and tricks and daily on goings. Take note from Justin Credible he lives in the city full time in an Rv and you could do it to.
I LOVE the saying..."ya, so you're having a bad day/bad week...but that doesn't mean your having a bad LIFE!" Stay positive my friend and focus on all you're grateful for. We are grateful to you and love your channel my friend! Don't stop because of a temporary setback. You'll have setbacks no matter what you do. Keep doing what you love. It will work out.
Maybe a camper van is not heavy duty enough for cross country travel. It seems like the trans is not able to tolerate the strain of the camper add on. Have you considered a smaller class c? They come as low as 27 feet and are built on a much stronger chassis and have bigger transmissions. Plus they have fiberglass roofs.
Metal shavings in the transmission, that's bad news. Under normal use this only happens when a transmission has many miles on it, OR when it has been abused, like I said before, pulling to much weight up hills. So what was AAMCO's reason for the transmission problem with so few miles on the RV? So when buying a used RV it might be a good idea to get a transmission diagnostic test.
Dont stop Erik you have so much to show...Greatings from Denmark.🇩🇰
I totally understand. Paul and I lived in a motorhome for 3 years with our former dog Samantha. The motorhome constantly broke down, we had everything from raining in, mold issues, brakes quitting and many other bad things with the motorhome. It was harsh. We ended up buying a house when the prices were too high still because I had to get out of the motorhome.
Great plan! looking forward to Florida exploring videos. And as always - 10 videos further you'll be cruising along in the RV again
You take the good with the bad and know that no matter where you are, you will have both. So, go with the one that fills your passion!
Eric up beat and honest thats good helps us all to stay focused. You & Jax's just do something fun. Thanks for the update I appreciate it. Thanks again.
Lightning does strike twice! Yikes! I do love your attitude about the 2nd transmission ordeal in 2 months. Yes, you're bothered by it but you're not taking it lying down and you're going exploring by car instead. Hang in there! Enjoy Florida!
Keep sharing Eric. Sorry to be selfish, but your ups and downs... and also your well done tours are all something I learn from. I gain knowledge from your experiences and pleasure from Jax and seeing new places with you. No shaky camera stuff. So supporting you all the way. The hotel was cool to see. Looking forward to seeing what it's like staying in yard while Yoda is getting fixed up. That will be interesting. Any of us could find ourselves in similar situations and you doing it ahead of time helps others prepare. That's good Karma!
It will all be fine in a week or two! Just enjoy where you are until then. Take care xxx
It isn't ridiculous - it is life on the road. You choose the life so don't expect things to be nonstop perfect. To expect no troubles, big or small, is ridiculous.
You've gone thru more transmissions in the past two months than I have my whole life...hang in there--it'll get better!
Good luck on getting Yoda fixed and living in ur RV is cool.
Crank out some day labor for the next few days. Earn some cash and it'll make the time go be faster. I'd go nutty just sitting around (so to speak) waiting on the repair. I'm just two weeks past getting my vehicle finally fixed after a 2 month ordeal which was no fun. Good luck Eric.
Hey, I think it's cool that Amco is letting you stay on their lot! Good for them! I know you're stressed... but hang in there bud. You seem to have a good attitude and tomorrow is a new day! :) Enjoy your vids a lot!
Eric - I think that as soon as you own something, there will be some kind of breakdown. In your RV it might be the engine or transmission that fails on you. If you own a house its the roof, heating or pluming. The only way to avoid that is not to own anything - but thats no way, or is it? I have come to terms with the fact that everything breaks and just live with it. I think you are on your way to get there too. Everything is going to be fine once you realised that it isn't always sunshine. Include the cost for repair in your monthly calculation, then it's easier to deal with.
Even the new 500k dollar motorhomes have bad transmission problems Eric, so dont feel like you have a mark on ya. Hope you find a good tranny bud. stay warm, it got down to 28 here in Gainesville.
Hang in there Eric. Rooting for you to get repaired and back on the road.
Hey just spend the winter somewhere warm and then head for the cool places in the summer. Basically stay longer and don't drive so much, that way you can still enjoy the freedom of the life you have. Stay long enough to get to know a place and some people a little better. Build some lasting relationships with people you meet just don't let this kill your joy for what your doing. Good luck
hey Eric. we all must face moments in life like this. only you know when its time to move on and do something else. im praying for you and hope you learn what you need from this moment. peace brother!
GREAT ATTITUDE !!!!
Hope you are back on the road soon
Eric don't quit, stay on the road, you belong there just listening to you! 😉
You should check out aftermarket warranty insurance policy for future repairs.
Hang in there Eric! Your not done yet. Life is full of change, get used to it. This is just another bump in the road of life. I look forward to you gitting back on the road. I'll be pray'n for you!
Chin up Eric.... Just call this an expensive vacation (or staycation) and when you are back on the road, you & Jax will be home again...
We all wish you the best in the next few days, and look forward to your videos no matter where they are taken.
Ho, Ho, Hello Eric,Don't go quitting my friend. I'm sticking with you. Yes we all have hard time, but time fixes it all sooner or later. Santacerely, Santa Gilbert
Well I am glad you got it fixed, do not let the inevitable breakdowns break down your sanity or your ability to travel the roads and just be awesome and a witness for God... Love your content
Jax is so cute...he's not stressed at all...he's loving it!
Hey Eric. This is just part of your journey. It all adds up to make the experience more significant. Savour it!!! - Denis
Hi Eric, really enjoy your videos, esp. Jax ;-) Don't know if it helps at this time but a hero of mine Joseph Campbell once said "If the path before you is clear, you're probably on someone else's path." From a camper van in Portugal, xx Mairead.
ERIC!!! Quit saying that this video has nothing to do with rving!!! This is such a learning lesson for all of us!! Keeping making all these videos about break downs and what your doing!!!!!!! It helps us keep track of U and Jax. Also, it teaches us about these situations about what to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is what this is all about!!! Stay in your rv and keep the rental car and make another video in your rental car. We want to see Florida!!!! Give Jax a kiss for me. Luv, Pualani
AAMCO should have no problem locating a remanufactured trans for a 2001 7.1L 3500. I found several for around $1800.00 ( core charge $800.00) AAMCO will charge extra which is normal.
One thing I really enjoy about your videos is when you overcome each challenge and come back stronger. Hang in there :)
This is my favorite channel i actually look forward to seeing each new video. :D
All the best bro!