From Engine Arrival to Tow Truck Limbo: My Van's Epic Day
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Join me in my latest KZread update as I share the ups and downs of my Mercedes Sprinter van's latest developments. From the arrival of the new engine to the unexpected wait for a tow truck, to hearing from the mechanic about possible challenges we face going forward. this video covers it all. Experience the realities of van life as I navigate through the challenges and setbacks, providing an honest glimpse into the world of vehicle maintenance and road-tripping. Don't miss out on the real-life journey behind the scenes!\
0:00 Intro Bubba Joe
0:18 Packing up van for the road
1:53 arriving at big blue again
2:14 looking at the engine
4:30 still waiting for tow
5:14 tow arrives
Пікірлер: 78
1ST TO COMMENT!!!!
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Wish I had a prize for you!
@joeyportelli7976
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmerica🤣😂
@garciahenry89
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmericaHello Mr America I'm glad you getting your engine on your van i got me a job with my friend driving a box truck I did my first delivery from PA to TX and than TX to FL to IN today
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@@garciahenry89 best of luck to you
@garciahenry89
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmerica thank you sir when we meet one day on the road maybe we can have a cup of Bubba Joe coffee
Ready and waiting!
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the video
Very happy your engine is at shop, for all the haters said he was scamming. Keep pushing bro god has your back. U cold never stop u push ppl forward,
Waiting 5.5 hours for a tow truck is absurd lol. Glad Big Blue made it to the shop and hope this mechanic will get her all taken care of. Keep it up!
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
It’s just wild they first said 75 minutes then 45 then 45 then 30 then 30 lol I wanted to try and get another company but then that would be another hour or so. Glad I got it there before the mechanic closed
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@DeanFace lol
I took the day off and got an unexpected treat. I am Glad to see you moving forward my boy!
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Enjoy your day playing hooky. Thanks for watching
One step at a time, keep the positive attitude brother!
Great video pal 👍🏻 I hope you get it sorted within the next couple of weeks. This is an owner drivers worst nightmare! 😅
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Much love! Yes this definitely has sucked but could definitely suck way more. Hope the mechanic doesn’t need to order many parts
@mjtransport
4 ай бұрын
@ExpeditingAmerica Fingers crossed for you bud! You're right though, it would've been worse if it had been stolen or crashed into! Keep smashing the miles and earning, you'll have her back soon enough hopefully 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😎😎😎
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@@mjtransport thanks man
Hopefully all will be well for you. I'm a semi driver & I watch your vids. I think that coffee will be a game changer for you.
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
I think it will in time after growing it. So far most the people buying it are people who know me in Florida. A few sales are coming from the KZread because I recognize some of the names. It’s a slow process and there is a lot of competition out there. Thanks for watching and thank you for driving those big ass trucks across America for us.
Liked!
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
Glad to see things progressing and I'm glad you didn't give up. "Dream towing" who dreams of waiting 5.5 hours for a tow? 😂. Enjoy that Florida weather, we got almost 8 inches here in Minnesota. It's definitely not fun being a courier in the snow. Before you leave, ask Florida if we can borrow a few degrees till we get back on our feet up here😂😂
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Yeah they picked a great name. I won’t lie the guy that did show up was super helpful and other than the long wait it’s all good. I’m just happy we got there before 6
Good luck 👍🏻
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Glad you’re still pushing. 🎉
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Glad you’re still watching
One step closer indeed. i just want it to go smoothly for you. so many things can go wrong.
@joeyportelli7976
4 ай бұрын
When I did the engine for my big rig cost me almost $30k but I was quoted at $15k I hope that’s not the case for Brandon and Bubba
@EricA-tq6zl
4 ай бұрын
@@joeyportelli7976yeah but that’s a big rig not a small van. It shouldn’t cost him for than $6k even if they have to get a bunch of stuff. He has a whole new engine pretty much
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Yes I know. I pray it’s no more than $1000 in parts we will see soon. I just want it to work again
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Omg Joey! That’s nuts! Those trucks are not cheap
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Correct Eric
U'll be rolling soon on blue 🙏
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Yessir I hope all goes well at the mechanic
Thanks for the video and update.
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support through it all Scott
Brandon I'm glad to hear your van is on the way to the hospital to get a new heart. And soon you will be back in your own van. Then I hope you receive a lot of high paying loads🙏
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Yes going to try a new business model when I get my van. Expediting is cool and I can always go back to it if it doesn’t work out
Good luck bro. I've been down and out like this before too. Sounds like you've got some great people in your life to get you through this
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Blessed with so many amazing people in my corner for sure. From family, to friends, and viewers. I’m so grateful
Good luck! Great videos !
I came here to hate on the Crocs!!!
@ExpeditingAmerica
Ай бұрын
Hahaha I don’t blame you. If they weren’t red white and blue I wouldn’t have em 🤣😂
I always wondered what 75 minutes was..., 5hrs!! SMH LOL
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
It’s 75 minutes on Jupiter lol
This why i stick to my transit easy to maintain. Mercedes are finicky and pricey. But glad you got a new engine.🙏🏽
Damn
I hope everything works out with the van bro! Did you decide how you were going to do the names in the van?
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
I think I’m going to do them on the back doors or the sliding door on the side
@beezytalkingshit9319
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmerica 🤟🏿
Oh no what happened?
I hope it’s not timing chain.
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
I hope not too he said if the timing chain snapped it coulda caused something similar I hope not too
Is it a diesel or gas engine? Good luck!
Is that Balkan music?
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
Balkan? What do you mean?
@shamil454
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmerica a region in Europe
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@@shamil454 oh I know the Balkan area but I didn’t know if they meant the artist name Balkan music from epidemicsounds.com
How much do you average a week as a owner operator? Is it much more than a driver? I’m happy to see the progress
@Howard153
4 ай бұрын
Are you?
@HarryF86
4 ай бұрын
@@Howard153am I what?
@HarryF86
4 ай бұрын
@@Howard153are you?
@Howard153
4 ай бұрын
@@HarryF86 Are you?
@HarryF86
4 ай бұрын
@@Howard153 yes I am! Are you?
How much do you average a week as a owner operator? Is it much more than a driver? I’m happy to see the progress
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
It’s different every week. You make more as an owner operator but you also take the hit on expenses. Everyone’s situation is different too. Some people like driving for someone and others like trying to do their own thing. The owner operator amount is maybe 15-30% more a month I’d say
@HarryF86
4 ай бұрын
@@ExpeditingAmericathanks for answering I didn’t expect it. But do you have a dollar figure? How much will I make if I start today
@markhale6105
4 ай бұрын
he never really answered the question…weird
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@@markhale6105 I answer the question with every video I post. As well as mentioned this in many videos so it’s not that weird and it’s no secret. I average $1.00 a mile and do about 12k miles a month. Everyone’s expenses are different and I’m also not an owner operator at the moment so that may be why I didn’t answer with a dollar amount. Also if I put I make x amount then people will expect to make that and if they don’t then they get mad at me. That’s why I answer the way I do my friend
@ExpeditingAmerica
4 ай бұрын
@@HarryF86 idk if you start today. Depends on who’s booking your load. Every day is different and everyone’s journey is different. I know people who start making only a few hundred dollars and I know people that make a couple grand.