An Unexpected Start to Our Travel Day | Van Life
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Camper van life has its ups and downs and in this day in the life of video we share what it's like to travel in our Ford Transit camper van from Jackson Mississippi to Odessa Texas. Along the way we will share our camper van life tips and the unexpected start to our long travel day.
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Start at the beginning of this 2,500 mile road trip ua-cam.com/video/fXrsgeX7fp4/v-deo.html
I forgot to post this the first time I watched this. It’s so ingenious to put your tire up on the curb. I don’t think I would’ve ever thought of it though. Thank you for the tip.
Thanks 👍
I’m definitely on team Kate when it comes to navigation. The iPhone gps is the best in my opinion
You need to bring 😅 a tool kit at all times
Kait, I just want to say I love your long hair, it looks so cute I love watching your travels, you were the first UA-camrs that I started following a few years ago. Boy do I have the travel bug, just wish we could do it more often. Thanks for taking us along
Thank you so much!!
Love the drive through TX, I know that drive on 20 west in Arlington all too well as that’s my part of town!!
I'm a Waze diehard, but it's technically owned by Google. Also, I love Tears For Fears...good taste Joe! I like to go fast too, so I'm with you Kate!
I go by the saying "If there's no blood involved, the job was probably not worth doing." Nice fix.
Yep I always know I'm going to have a bloody knuckle or something else. Worst was my arm once reaching into an old engine to get at a sensor and my arm getting cut up by a fraying steel braided line.
Joe needs to wear Thai Shoes and properly lace them. My Mercedes 3500 regularly got 13.5 towing a Flex and Explorer unless there were numerous up & downs along the route.
I like Google Maps; however, there is something to be said for a stand alone GPS. I am thinking about getting the new Garmin designed for off road/overlanding. Is Kait going to be known now as Trixie? That was a Speed Racer reference in case you guys did not know. 🏎🏎
I’m team Kate but overall team Russo 👌🏾
Love it - thank you Gilbert
😀😀😀😀😀
I love my husband, but he is not handy at fixing things. You are a very lucky lady to have such a handy guy. ( he’s lucky to have you too 💕)
We both feel the same way. And even if your husband isn't handy, I bet you have many other reasons to love him.
Team Kate. I use Apple Maps now. It’s gotten almost as good as Google, and is more tightly integrated with Siri for voice commands.
Good to know - thanks
Past by me in Arlington just a few blocks from I-20. I use Apple GPS and Garmin on trips.
Joe, love your videos and problem-solving acumen. Take this one piece of advice from someone who grew up under cars: protect your precious eyes, wear glasses of any kind. Trust me, you don't want shavings or fluids in your sockets.
I'm old. I still use paper maps.
Nothing wrong with those
You both are so funny together, one reason is great to watch. And Joe "shout,shour, shout" Tears for Fear.
I’m the odd man out. I just use the GPS that is installed in the vehicle infotainment system.
I like the google map app better than the native apple app. It finds things Apple doesn’t.
I use the Apple navigation app for driving.
Team Waze 😮😊
Definitely Team Kate. Sorry Joe. Great video!!
Awesome video guys, thank you
Shrinkage is always a problem.
So the brilliant UA-cam algorithm suggested your channel....watched a couple videos. You guys are fun! UA-cam scores again. I'll check out a few more videos...but subscribed. woo hoo!
Thanks and welcome to the channel!
I am a straight, male that is NOT mechanically inclined. I am envious Kate, do u happen to know a female version of Joe that can fix the car while I sit inside? haha😉 Careful of gasbuddy, they were exposed for secretly collecting & selling a lot of user data. Turn off in settings.
Ha! Yeah I haven’t met the female version of me yet but if I do, I’ll be sure to send her your way. Just make sure to keep Josephine caffeinated.
lol love the car train bit. In Michigan we used have locals who would run to Georgia or Florida and get cheap beaters and bring them up and sell them for good money in their yards since the cars were rust free due to no salt in the winters.
I've definitely heard of that
I love using my Apple Maps in Apple CarPlay on my new vehicle. I can also display the turn by turn directions on my heads up display with my Apple Maps!😁
I am a Waze man, My wife is a Google girl.
Team Kait all the way, Apple tells you stay left or right in anticipation of next turn.
Google and Garmin love both!
I've been watching your channel for a long while (I have an LT now thanks to you). I just became aware of the professional camera "sense" you project, the way you speak to the camera like you're talking to your audience in person. Great work.
Wow, thanks!
Agreed Bill, both Joe and Kate have amazing camera awareness and great engagement with the audience as well. We are also LT owners mostly due to their great insights!
Brilliance is the ability to display exceptional talent, or intelligence in any given situation (especially RV problems)…well done Joe 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼
Perseverance is the persistent drive to achieve a goal, regardless of difficulty, or fatigue! Well done getting to your destination Lady Kait 👍🏼👏🏼
Always my best ✌🏼🤙🏼🥂
And as always, thank you!
Thanks for all of the tips and advise. I am heading out that same route in a couple of weeks. Safe travels to you both!
You as well!
Great video. WASE!
I love u Kate. But no apple gps.
Waze, very up to date information such as accidents, traffic, police radar traps. Excellent alternate route.
Joe love's John's Jimmy. Kate you're too funny. 😅
WTG Kait! Definitely Team Kait on this one. I’m Soloing mostly so that turn by turn on Apple can save the day when you are doing everything yourself. Plus, she got you to Odessa! 😊
Totally agree!
Team Kait
Apple Maps is the way to go
I don't have a smart phone. I have a stupid flip phone and no apps, so I use a good ole atlas or state map. LOL
Nothing wrong with that!
Google, all day, every day
Glad you could do your own repairs. We have the Ford Transit hd 350 chassis on our rig. We love Waze the best but often have 2 going to compare.
Tears For Fears was my ultimate favorite group!!!!
Hi Joe and Kait. As I imagine you already know, if you had the Volta alternator cable recall done, it involved pulling the intercooler hoses to get to the to get to the cable. Maybe the clamps weren't tightened enough during re-installation.
Could be - as I found on my other truck, it's easy to not tighten those clamps properly and have one pop off. That's the mistake I made when changing out the turbo boots.
Needs more buc-ee’s
Garmin GPS for me
Apple Maps always!
You two are adorable, so informative and down to earth! Tell us more about your book content is it a how to manual, or does it include the humanity side of RVing in all it’s spectrum of perils and joy!
My books are about our story and how/why we did it. It’s not a manual but a fun read. Hope you take a risk and try them 😁
www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Russo/author/B0756TCVKC
I use a 20+ yo TomTom
google maps
So glad he is such a great fixed doesn’t get up set type of guy love your videos thank you so much l have a question about the back pack your traveled overseas with can you tell me the name of it thanks safe travels val
Team Kate
Google maps ALL. THE. WAY. Sorry Kate but I'm Team Joe on this one 👍🏼
Dude, get a Klein multi-tool. Never leave home without it.
So Joe likes' "whos" "what?" Take it easy Kate, this is a family channel. ;-)
🤩🥰🥂👌👍..🇵🇭
Team Joe!
We’re also divided between Apple/Google maps! Nat likes Google because there are more businesses listed, Josh likes Apple because it integrates with his watch.
That all makes sense as to why
maybe you should stay away from Ford trucks in the future?
Well the first problem was my fault - I put new boots on and one wasn't on right.
Lessons learned.
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Always carry tools (plus long zip ties and a wire coathanger)
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Always have (even cheap) "multi purpose" tools.
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Buy a really cheap, oversized jacket that you can wear over other clothing and get dirty.
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Carry an old or just a cheap yoga mat, or a 6' tarpaulin, for wet ground or cold concrete under vehicle repairs.
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(And of course, never eat yellow snow 😉)
Waze
I prefer Apple Maps... it pairs nicely with my Apple Watch, tapping my arm for any upcoming turn. A close second is Waze.
1. People might send ya mats to lay on when under the van.
2. Sorry you cut your hand. That’s what we call a “blood sacrifice “ when doing fixes whether mechanical, carpentry, fencing, or sometimes just opening a can.
I have the exact same thing happened to me with my 37 foot diesel pusher holiday rambler with the Cummins 24 valve. I had to have the head gasket replaced and when the so-called mechanics put everything back together they completely forgot to put the boost hose back on the turbo. I was wondering why I could only get to 35 miles an hour when I brought it home. One would think they would’ve road tested it.
Yeah easy thing to miss - When we had it happen the first time, I had replaced the rubber boots and just not properly tightened one of the clamps.
Enjoyed the video. Great job fixing the problem. Gotta admit I cringed when you got under there with the van up on a curb with (I'm assuming) no wheel chocks. E-brakes are good, but not infallible. Grab a good pair of safety glasses too. There's always something under any vehicle ready to fall off in your eye. I once lost an afternoon in an optometrist's office because I was in too much of a hurry to grab mine from the garage. Luckily, no permanent damage.
Kate, you are a trooper! Great job on the long drive!
Thank you!!
Empty your (Catch can), even in the summer don't drive your turbo until engine is at temp.
Cut back on the carbs your engine is working to hard 😂
Sprinter Nav 😂 first choice. Apple Nav second choice. Google if need to use GPS points
Neither I use Waze. Long time subscriber. Met and joined you for 1 of your videos in Bend. Cheers,
Great video. Great tips and advice. Love the views of the open road. I must of been some migratory animal in a previous life. I really enjoy being on the open road and road trips. The constantly changing sceneary, the adventure of seeing something new.
My wife and I enjoy your videos so much. I did cringe when you got under your van at a rest area without laying something down or covering your head. So many people pee on the ground at rest areas its sad. You can always use a floor mat (next time) BTW my wife with her wicked humor laughed when you said your van is a beast towing that trailer. She said that trailer is so small you can pull it with a bicycle. But we love your channel
Google is the best navigation in my experience. But it's just my perspective 😊
What is Jeff Besos doing videos like this? He should be riding his rocket to the west coast. Plus he can order from Amazon for any tools he may need for this fix and have them dropped off by drone in a few minutes.
We are team Waze on our cross country trips. It’s saved us with advanced notice of when to get off the interstate and routed us around crashes and saved lots of time. Occasionally there’s a crazy route, but generally it’s saved us! We are Texans, but sometimes have had to crash for the night before we make it home and have found the new Texas rest areas awesome! Clean restrooms and safe lighting!
Good to know - thank you!
I like Waze as well.
With Gas Buddy I find sometimes people make fake reports ... could be the station owner to get people to go there. 30% of the time
I checked out Joe’s favorite tool on the link. I am so getting one for my husband, he’s a tool guy. I am on team Kate for the map app, I have my SIRI set to the Irish accent, so it’s entertaining to listen to her mispronounce US place names(road-trip good times). Great video!
Loves Travel Stops are fine near the pumps because they quiet down eventually compared to the Truck side. However, you gotta point any air intake (window or furnace) side of your vehicle away from the pump side so you don’t get the fumes.
Those seats really do look good. I have a Travato and can only drive about 150 miles before my back starts bothering me.
Oye, the Misses is lucky to have such a handyman. Mine is a good writer.
Team Joe! Google Maps with the voice disabled.
So glad you both are safe. Happy Presidents Day 🗽🇺🇲
Was a nice roadtrip video about the reality of long trips. Have to admit that it's good to know the engine technology when owning a vehicle with a special feature like EcoBoost as it is specific to Ford engines (you were able to repair the EcoBoost system promptly). Almost bought a 2017 Ford Edge years ago with EcoBoost.
Thanks so much, love hearing about your travels.
Glad you like them!
I need a “Joe” ❤
I love your hubby too
😊 thank you
Wow! I am estimating you were on the road for about 14 hours including lunch and fill up time! What stamina! As for getting driving directions, I am with team Kate. Great tips. Thanks.
I don’t comment a lot but I love following along with you. I am currently saving for a used can and hopefully a Leisure Travel
Good luck Wanda!!
What kinds of birds were they?
No clue
Grackels. Texas has thousand upon thousands of these birds.
As mush as you guys travel I would carry a basic tool kit with me at all times.
Had a ford transit work van 😡repaired it as much as drove it
Google maps is more accurate out here in the wild southwest.
One hell of a ride....looking forward to see the next episode🚐
Yeah it was a day, that's for certain
Thanks for sharing, enjoyed the ride.
I saw tears for fears in 1986 at kings island in Ohio. Fell in love with the boy sitting behind me. When it was over, I pretended to fall so he would catch me… GREAT band and I still remember what that boy looked like. lol.
Ha! Great story. I actually saw them for the first time last year and it was the best concert ever.
WTR,,;;HELLO,JIM&KAIT,WHERE is your destination? Ihave a friend who lived inODESSA,for some years,did you see all the wind turbines,in that area? So you ran,into lots of rain.
BTW, what brand of GPS, FORD,INSTALLED,INTHE VAN?,,, Enjoy the trip, STAYWELL,GOD BLESS,! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Not sure who Ford uses for GPS since we always use our phone. The destination is Los Angeles.
yeah a lot more ford shops but the sprinter breaks down less
You all are really, that fairy-tale story that everybody loves. Yall really are inspiring. Much love×××××
What's the mpg on the van without the trailer?