Everything Went WRONG! - Driving 2,500 Miles In 2.5 Days - Solo Road Trip
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2024
- In episode 196, we take our van across the country to Phoenix before our ski trip to Aspen, but there's one problem. I only have two and a half days to drive 2,500 miles in severe weather and wind creating a few issues along the way.
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@MathersOnTheMap They make valves that can replace the oil drain bolt on your oil pan underneath. I bought mine and it came with a hose to attach for control of drainage that I never use. They are meant for motor RV's, but I bought it for my Dodge Ram Truck. It works brilliantly, slow drain, but brilliantly. You just put your catch pan underneath, or in your case the gallon jug and use the hose that came with it, and turn the valve to drain. Then close the valve when you are done draining. Easy-peasy. Just thought you would like to know. 👍 😃
Can you imagine a world where everything just always goes right in a van build? Like zero issues? Me either. Great video, bro. That was an insane journey in a tiny amount of time.
Thank you!!! Hoping to fix all the issues before we cross the border!
Kevin. Tremendous perseverance. So glad that you made it safely! On trips like that, live stream! My daughter asked if you were a mechanic!! I told her no! She said you can fix anything.
That’s a really cool idea to live stream it, never thought to do that!!!
@@MathersOnTheMap yea it would be cool. We could see what it’s like to travel and you wouldn’t have to worry about editing! More time with the fam!
Great video Kevin, All your videos have been so educational but this one gave an excellent example of how things can go wrong and how well you handled it.
Thank you Jim! I appreciate it!
Wow, Kevin; good on you for staying so calm and rolling with it!! What a trip!! Hope Colorado was awesome! ❤️
Thanks Sarah it was!!!! New video coming today!
Wow Kevin! I knew your plans probably coincided with this cross country storm system. Glad Taylor and Wyatt flew. Good call.
Sorry about the panel and star link loss. That sucks. Exciting video. Glad everyone’s safe. Good luck on the rest of the journey. 🤞
Thank you Rod!!!
That was a great video dude. Well done ... espicially with all the caziness.
Thank you!!! 🙌🏻
Damn, you were tested on that trip.
Right!!!!
Good lesson on staying cool and collected. Class act !
Thank you!
I just watched this. You guys don’t need to explain yourself to anybody. You are great parents. There’s always somebody out there that doesn’t get it. Keep doing what you do!
Appreciate that Scott!!!
Wow…What a road trip! Can’t wait for the next vid. 👍🏻
Thank you!!!
Wow you were not kidding when you said you had to go quickly. Wow what a trooper. Safe drive my friend. Love me some Wawa. We go to Florida every year, and now there is one in vero beach. Love sheetz also. Charleston gas is around 2.80 now. But gets up around 3. Not sure about diesel. Sorry to hear the news. Man what a journey. 😂 glad you made it. Also a blessing Taylor and little dood Wyatt didn’t have to brave the issues.
Thanks Dan!!! Yea the trip would have been impossible with the little guy unfortunately. I’m happy it all worked out
@@MathersOnTheMap 🫠
1. You are a beast to have gotten throught this!
2. This is my absolute worst nightmare.
3. Gloves.
4. How were you driving 75 sheesh!
But seriously, this is actually my worst nightmare. When that sway assist comes on, my heart drops.... I was stationary during those winds you went through and my van was swaying and shaking, I could not have imagined driving in those winds. You stayed very calm during all of it, I think I would have risked my life in the grass on the side of that highway just to see what happened. Thank goodness that your panels are not the big metal/reg ones. I feel like they could all be dangerous coming off but my metal ones would definitely taken someone out.. That guy in the truck cleary witnessed your panel being ripped off... I am super glad you`re safe and hopefully the drive back will be all fun and no problems! I'd love to know what your set up for those front facing/road facing camera is and how to install.. Best wishes for the ride back!
I just use a GoPro or our Sony camera for the driving shots!
Yes thankfully the panel didn’t hit anyone 🙏🏻
Thanks!
Sev, seriously...thank you so much! we really really appreciate it!!!! 🙌
@@MathersOnTheMap Very much deserved! :) And, you're very welcome. Get that dipstick! Hahaha.
I just checked YT in a different browser that wasn't signed into my account and it appears that they censored my reply. I'll re-post it again here with an adjustment. The only thing I can surmise is the word for, the length of metal that's used to check your oil, is somehow an offensive word?? I said...
"Very much deserved! :) And, you're very welcome. Get that "length of metal to check your oil"! Hahaha."
PS - This YT AI is getting ridiculous.
Well done
Thanks Ryan!
@@MathersOnTheMap You're Welcome!
Can't believe there is no dipstick. How unfortunate.
Frustrating!
Dude, I have had this same trip. The oil problem. I didn’t lose a solar panel but a panel came loose. EVERY time the wind assist kicks on, it scares the S#$T out of me. But then I turned north to Colorado. And I have stayed in that same Walmart parking lot in Oklahoma City. Sorry you had a rough drive.
Thank you! It could have been much worse so I’ll take a lost panel, fortunately our system should be fine with 3 panels on the roof so that’s good 👌🏻
Hey Kevin thanks for the video. Now I can worry about my solar panels the whole trip out west next week!
Sorry Paul 😰! I still can’t believe it
Hi from Steelmanville(EHT)......since 2003, on every trip we have made in our 33 ft RV....something WILL always break down! Guaranteed, no exceptions!
BTW: Ya ever heard of gloves?
I believe it!! Haha they were packed away didn’t think to grab them
There is an old quote that goes:
“The world is not interested in the storms you encountered, but did you bring in the ship?”... 🤔
You are are the captain of the Mather's voyage...
GET THEM TO BAJA! ☀🌵
I'm an so excited for you guys (and envious)... can't wait to see the California del sur y norte vlogs...
But first, the Aspen adventure has my interest... ❄☃🏂
Winter update:
27 days on snow...
71K vertical feet ski (goal is 100K)...
BUENA SUERTE Y VAYA CON DIOS!
Haha it was an adventure! Aspen was awesome!! Going live tonight!! Baja hopefully next week!
Try replacing the cable first. We got the exact same message and it was the cable. If it gets a a pinch or bad bend in it,the Starlink will stop functioning
Thank you I’m gonna test the cable today!
That was the Cracker Barrel in Crossville. You were real close to me. I know you were in a fast journey.
I was in and out unfortunately!
Oh man , Kevin! My heart broke for you when that solar panel broke off! 😢
You amaze me at how you look at the bright side of so many situations😊
Fingers crossed about the starlink🤞
Thank you Elizabeth! Learned a lot on this road trip, we’ll see about the Starlink, testing out the new cable tomorrow!
@@MathersOnTheMapjust a heads up, if it’s the dish, they sell them at Best Buy now.
That's one of my pet peeves with modern vehicles Kevin. The general public is so ignorant regarding their vehicles now days, that companies are needlessly removing common sense aspects of their products, much to chagrin of those of us that still know what's going on. The fact that 90% of people now don't know how to check their oil, let alone pop their hood, is a disgrace. You can't rely on an oil level sensor. If that sensor fails in an "all good" state and your engine burns oil... Well then kiss that engine goodbye!
Sucks about the solar panel blowing off the roof, but great video nonetheless. Would have liked to see a little more of the "systems" aspect on stops and less of the driving, but still a great video! Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Sev
Seriously that's no joke, I need to get the after market dip stick!!! We'll likely get more into the systems once we make it to Mexico, this trip was a journey, so much time driving I was exhausted by the end of each day. Thank you again for the generous heart comment. Taylor and I both are so grateful (and Wyatt)
@@MathersOnTheMap I totally understand. That drive was a slog and a half! :) Best to You, Taylor and Wyatt!
Cheers, Sev
Walmart, gas stations are called Murphy same quality as any other diesel
I feel you bro. I have to leave the wife & kid to go from OR to CA for work.
That’s tough!
Drive safe if you're coming through Missouri I'd love to meet you
Thank you Bill!
Midwest winter has been crazy since about Jan 5 .. just now improving .. you didn't backtrack to locate your solar panel did you ?
No I didn’t thought it was too dangerous
It’s your Starlink cable that failed. I had the same thing this summer. Bought a new dish and it didn’t fix it until I swapped the cable. The cables suck. I was told to put RJ45 connections on as that’s usually the biggest problem, those proprietary connections of theirs
Unfortunately it was condensation 😥
@@MathersOnTheMap in the dish or cable?
From the Murphy's website:
Murphy USA is one of the largest independent retailers of gasoline products and convenience store merchandise with more than 1,650 locations in 27 states across the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. Our stores are 100% company owned and operated; most are adjacent to Walmart stores.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll get more diesel from Walmart!!!
Kevin, how was the Sumo spring set up worn out with all the heavy winds ??
I’m not really sure what the difference is since I never experienced those winds without them…the cross wind assist with the sprinter vans kicks on and takes over the entire van it’s horrible!!!
Wait a minute, how often are you getting a DEF warning? You should be able to go to 1/2 full on DEF and 1 box will bring you back up to 95%.
Yea I pushed the first warning a little far so I just wanted to toss another one in there after another 1100 miles
I am from the STL metro....the MISSISSIPPI
I agree!
Aftermarket dipstick is available
Had to learn that the hard way!
Okay I'm nervous....I glued my solar panels on...😮
Should be ok I went through really intense winds unfortunately
Walmart diesel is fine. Use it all the time.
Thank you!
Wouldn't it help to put the surfboards into the van for aerodynamics and better fuel economy?
Probably! But just another thing I have to climb over
MEXICO? 😮
What kind of highway mileage are you getting?
11.8mph with nasty headwind
@@MathersOnTheMap What are you averaging for normal highway driving?
I used to drive truck when you come to truck stops make sure you fuel your vehicle on the car side because if you do it on the diesel side you'll be paying extra Road tax don't know if you knew that or not just trying to let you know
That’s a great tip thanks Bill!
where are your gloves?
packed away in the van haha oops!