You're my hero Mark!👍

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pepe!

Great job!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video visit Pattie!

Nice job Mark!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I2FF! It's about time I save some money!

Love your channel!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much MM!

Bravo Mark one thing I have learned in my 57 yrs is you don't know till you try, and it always feels better when you fix something and save a buck or two.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that again. I just can't do the big, long drawn out projects anymore!

I have been watching you guys for sometime now. I enjoy your videos as they are informative and funny. And unlike other RVing KZreadrs I’ve watched, you actually show us things and explain them, versus sitting side by side and just telling us. Thank you for lessons and the laughs.

@OurJourneyInMyles

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Mr. P! We try to have something for everyone to watch. Some videos do WAY better than others,..........and we know which ones may not do well. But we are about documenting and sharing the "tourist" side of RVing, and want to show and share everything we do. Sue & I love to have the variety!

The Chan-man strikes again!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I will take a win when I can squeek one out!

Now that was cool! 😂😂

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Miguel...

Mark - great video. While I don't have a DS (yet) I do have a microwave that needed fixing. Not ready to have a technician come into the home and not feeling strong enough to take the thing off the wall - it had been deferred. After this video I was inspired to check Mark's online resources and was able to dig into the microwave far enough to fix my issue (a sprung door latch) - and were back in business. Thanks for all the great videos

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Migs! Your tale warmed my heart. Glad I filmed it!

You are coll sir

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donald! I of course had to look it up,.. "Wiktionary. coll(Verb) to hug or embrace. Etymology: From French coler, acoler 'accoll, throw arms round neck of', ultimately Latin ad + collum 'neck'. Coll(ProperNoun)"

Nice rythmn. Enjoyed your candor. Many thanks - Brian

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Brian!

I love your Vlogs for all the info, as well as, you make me laugh at least once every Vlog, except the breakdown ones.

@OurJourneyInMyles

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Hockey Guy!

Great story Mark! Now I know? Thanks

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Randy!

....this video was too short. Spoon feeding, hat changes omgoodness Mark and Sue you give new meaning to the word 'fresh'

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary,..thanks for stopping by! We make short ones for the folks that think others are too long!

Bravo! Job well done! So sorry you did not get your air conditioner.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

All good,.......we will be only 4 hours from National Indoor RV,......in Vegas,.......may stop in there in a few months. Been to all the other stores,....now I have an excuse.

Thanks for the real RV life video. Like your sense of humor through it all. Hubby and I are just starting our RV journey and hope to meet you one day.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure LM! You will be amazed how easily you will start to cross paths with folks you meet along the way........

Always entertaining, educational and fun.👍

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so Highway Star!

Great Video love the spoon example, and yes sometimes it hard to get companies to take your money!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

So true! All they had to say was they were too busy and I would of switched plans rather then them just stringing me along! Sometimes, I am just too patient for my own good,.....

@braddenton7673

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles Mark, are you going to the Tampa RV show in January 2021?

Hey Mark this is Richard from Lucasville Ohio we probably live right now at Big Bear campground and have for 10 years and we are getting ready to hit the road here shortly but love your channel you're hilarious keep it up up stay safe

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Richard! Just recording the facts as they unfold!

Love the spoon feeding bit! :o)

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I should have used a bowl of rice krispies to make it more dramatic. Next time!

Your hilarious. LOL, spoon fed. LOL. We have a 2011 Access Premiere Winnebago and love it. We also had to do many things by ourself. In some cases even after the RV reapair shops said they fixed it but didn't so I figured it all out. AND yes KZread is your friend. Watch three videos to get one that's right though, LOL. Darryl Victoria, BC.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Naeb. Yes,...we have it so good now. If KZread & Google can't tell me how to fix something,......... THEN I know that I have to take it into the repair shop! Of course if you have to be young, flexible, strong or good looking to do it, then I'm screwed!

Good job doing the repairs. You need to add that as a credit to your spreadsheet. $500 for labor

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Good call! I never thought of that. I most likely will not do that, so I don't confuse folks. I am sure I am forgetting enough things in our current costs that it will balance out.

great video as always. where would we be without KZread help video's.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Between irv2.com, Garmin, smartphones, google and TripWizard,......RVing is SO much easier than 10 years ago.

Very good job Mark! Glad you were able fix both appliances. Sorry about the one air conditioner. Did you decide what to do about that? Glad you had something to do on a rainy day. Stay safe and travel safe.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! I think my best bet will be to get if replaced at National Indoor RV Center in Las Vegas, NV. We will be 4 hours from their facility.

Hey Mark and Sue, I went out to plant some iriss and got my knee cushion and dang if I didn’t call it fee-fee! LOL

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I am honored Randy. Remember how it started,.......it was my wonderful Aunt Anna that made me a sturdy pillow when I was a little boy, but it was too stuffed, too big, and I hated it but loved her, so I kept it. Fast forward 20 years. It became my FAVORITE working knee pad pillow, for over 40 years. When we downsized, FeFe finally was laid to rest, and was replaced with all my cheap rubber pads,.....but the name stuck!

Thanks for your help:):)

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bill!

Another great video! Too bad about the air conditioner; we are here at Mt. Olive Shores North (where you guys stayed; first video I watched from your channel) watching our lakefront home on Meandering Way being built. Our rear air conditioner went out. It would run continuously, but produced no cold air and would not shut off from the multiplex panel. Had to trip the breaker. A call to Tiffin revealed that the Spyder control module for thatunit had likely failed. Ordered a new module for $70. In the meantime, went on the roof and removed two covers from the unit. Coils were iced over. Another call to Tiffin told me I had the set temp too low, causing the unit to run continuously without cycling on/off in very hot, humid Florida weather, which caused the coils to ice up. Left the covers off for a couple of hours in 90 degree temps so the ice could melt. Repaced both covers on the unit, reset the breaker, and the air conditioner started running immediately even though the Spyder Controls panel indicated off. However, it was blowing cold air, and once it reached my set point (now an uncomfortable 75 degrees), the unit cycled off, and the Spyder Control panel was working again. I am not as handy as you, but I am happy when I can repair something myself and save $.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

MOSN was the nicest RV Resort/RV Community that we have ever stayed at during our three years of travel. What a great advantage it will be for you to always work on your rig, and putz, and improve it during your "STATIONARY" schedule, with your shop, your own tools and hopefully a COVERED work area! Best wishes for the new house & repaired Tiffin!

Plus i replaced All TVs with Sony smart TVs All 4 of them

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

👍

The previous owner of my Mountain Aire had replaced the middle AC. He had Dometic ship it to the RV park he was staying at in Vegas and had a mobile tech install it. I think it was about $1200 for the unit. BTW did you know that the louver door on your side radiator will hinge up for maintenance and cleaning? 4 screws hold it in place then it will hinge up you just need to add a prop stick since Newmar doesn't provide one. I noticed leaves and stuff starting to accumulate so blew it all clean with compressed air. Lots of dust cleared out. A clean radiator runs cool. Stay safe out there.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip David. I will take a better look at our radiator louver. That would be AWESOME if my trim level has that as well!

I feel like I’m constantly “spoon feeding” little babies that don’t want to do the job that they are being paid to do! I feel your pain!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I would of just felt better if the RV Place just told me that they didn't want to do the A/C unit swap, rather than string me along for THREE MONTHS.

Just like you, I had to do my own Internet search to find a replacement RV air conditioner. No one had them in stock and I had to wait 2 months for one to be shipped to me.......they few that had them on hand were charging $600 over Dometic's price plus they wanted a lung. I am partial to my lung so I turned that honey of a deal down.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the story is going to be the same for me when I get to California if I have to get it fixed in the RV Park. I'm thinking I will go to NIRVC in Las Vegas.

Perhaps you could have Newmar ship the AC directly to you and then have a mobile tech install it.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I may end up doing that. The A/C unit is about $450 more,........but does include truck shipping. I will be 4 hours from National Indoor RV Centers in Vegas,......may use that as an excuse.

@BlueEyesBill

3 жыл бұрын

Installing a new AC roof unit that is designed specifically for that coach is basically like a heart change but there is the former gasket material that Has to be applied on top Where are the unit seats so there’s no water leaking down through the coach. Mark you might wanna look through KZread that may show you how to swap out the old unit for the new. Just a thought

I wish Mr. Chandler would do a video on how he decided on a Dutch Star!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Might happen if we run out of places to visit while parked in an RV Resort in LA!

@leeharold8337

3 жыл бұрын

As I have pretty much come to the same conclusion as Mark, I would love to see his decision process.

Love the channel. You fixed a MicroTox? That's a bit silly..........

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Not smart enough to fix one of those!

Mark that’s great. Inspirational that would probably cost a fortune to fix.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Yes,.........the money I saved I can put towards getting the A/C fixed!

Mark anytime you need help with appliances please let me know that also includes air conditioners. 32 years HVAC mechanic third it out seven years appliance repairs. But kudos for fixing the microwave

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

You my friend would be a handy neighbor to have! You RV maintenance costs per years will be way less than mine,......

@BlueEyesBill

3 жыл бұрын

Our Journey In Myles Take my phone number down. It’s my cell and you can text anytime. 408-391-7016. I’m out in Northern California. I guess if I were the real Bill Gates it wouldn’t really matter what I knew.Keep up the great videos, let us know when you’re in California. I’m not too far from Sebastopol I believe where your dear wife sister lived? Safe travels my friend

@BlueEyesBill

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles I have a question what was the AC unit not doing? Was there just air no coolness or was the unit just dead?

Great job! Thanks for sharing all this information with all us of! Stay safe and healthy!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ramon,.........wanted folks to know even an old guy could do this!

@ramonlicha3881

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles who is talking about old is experience! 👍

Mark, I am not an engineer and don’t play one on TV. For a non-engineer like me, I rely upon KZread videos to give me the courage to tackle a project. If there is no KZread video, I eat Powdermilk Biscuits made from whole wheat that give shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. Heavens, they’re tasty and expeditious!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE those with Meatloaf, gravy and broccoli!

What ever you take off put it back on the same way but make sure you have the right part...nice video Mark and Sue..

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck 👍

You could have gone to Newmar.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Now that I know how awesome Newmar is, I most certainly would have. They were only 4.5 hours from me. The issue would have been getting an appointment. In hindsight, I shouldn't have trusted the RV Dealer here in town.

@srperk6163

3 жыл бұрын

Our Journey In Myles I wanted a Newmar when I was shopping because of their service. Living in Indianapolis, Indiana it would have been very convenient. I ended up with a Tiffin hitch I really like.

Love your videos. I'm in the same situation. At 61 with arthritis most of my servicing and repairs are done by other folk. You should be OK with the 2 AC's. Just will have to run the heck out of those two. Question? Were your cranking batteries getting weak? Mine are 3 years old and so far so good. I've not had to use the house batteries to help boost the start but one time and that was due to my negligence leaving the bus batteries connected while parked for an extended period of time.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like surprises when on the road. Three years out of a one year warranty battery is way enough for me. I replaced them while they were still working fine just for the piece of mind. They are just run of the mill Interstate batteries. My house batteries are Lifeline, and I will run them until issues start to pop up. So far after three years, we are good.

Why didn't you have the a/c redone at the factory?

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

It was of course running fine when I was there!

Great job. I had to have my micro replaced, I had a GE service tech come out and look at mine and he found the whole electronics system burnt out. Now I have new Furion

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

That will be my next move I'm sure. How much was that all said & done?

Yes a lot of time you just have to do the work yourself! It's sad in this day you can't get people who want to do the work. Then even when they do take the job on they screw it up. It's sad really.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way,.......I think people that work with there hands are just as valuable as people that sit at desk jobs like I did. I believe if the service tech jobs paid better, we would all see better results.

I replaced all 3 of my ACs and replaced them with 15000 there was 13000 on here And j sold my 10k Gen to replace it with 12.5 k gen

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I need to replace my front one!

@mrjlbarrett5556

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles it took me 7 months for it to come together What size is your AC As far as my 10Kzw Gen i had that sold that 12.5 made a differance

@mrjlbarrett5556

3 жыл бұрын

Hey got to tell you gut my 1952 Studebaker pickup fully restored Green Metallic

Wow! One year return policy is great. We are sitting in Red Bay, AL waiting to get all of our warranty work done on our rig next week because all the RV dealers we tried to "spoon feed" could/would not get the parts we needed. Great job on fixing your microwave and ice maker. Safe travels to CA.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael. Good luck with the Awning Work,......are you still going to get the Hot Tub installed on the roof?

@DoMoreHappy

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles Hmmm... Just wait and see what we are getting in tonight's video. 👍😎🚍

Great pro tip to make the sign of the cross before testing a repair! Never thought to do that but will certainly start. LOL! Safe travels to California. The weather is cooling down a bit so may be easier on the AC system. Thanks for the video!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching S Lim! After the projects BOTH worked,.......I felt like going out and buying a lottery ticket!

why didn't you have Newmar fix it when you were there?

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

They did an amperage load test on all (3) a/c units and they all were OK. This unfortunately happened a few WEEKS later. It's just how it is,.....

Extra parts, just what you need would have been great!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad they send you everything in the kit. (Directions would have been nice.) Nothing is worse than being 85% done only to discover you need one more stupid little part that they DIDN'T include!

Just like when I work on my car. I always have parts left over LOL.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

That has happened to me more than I would like to admit. Slow and steady re-assembling is best,.....

3 years for battery life seems short, especially when you're in an arid climate most of the time. Is this normal RV battery life ? Also, you guys are so careful with your RV, does it seem like those appliances should have lasted longer ? Is this typical ? Is this due to road vibration ?

@OurJourneyInMyles

Жыл бұрын

I am very pro-active on replacing things prior to them creating a "situation". A dead battery on a car typically happens in a lot more convenient place that where you RV will be parked! The appliances truly are getting the daylights shook out of them. RVing is tough on everything, especially the pocket book.

When the two of you are traveling what travel AP do you use? I am looking for an AP that would keep us away from small roads with low bridges or tunnels when we travel. Twice we have gotten into a iffy predicament with our camper. I remember a previous video of yours where you might have mentioned it.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

October 25th 2020 we will have an episode on RV Trip Wizard which we view as the most valuable app we use. Just like Garmin, which WE ALSO USE, you can input the hazards you want to steer clear of, like low bridges, unpaved roads, etc. We mostly stick to major travel arteries,........but in a few weeks when we travel to 4 or 5 Harvest Hosts, we will we on a lot of two lane highways. Stay tuned!

Wow! That was a quick fix on both the microwave AND the ice maker... Like a snap of the fingers!! I suppose that things do wear out quicker when you are fulltime in an RV. Do you think that faulty RV park power may have contributed to premature wear of these electrical components including the AC unit? Do you use a power regulator on your 50 amp circuit that protects electrical on your coach? Safe travels to California!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

I DO NOT think any faulty power was to blame. The micro is a cheap brand, and the weak link on ice makers is always the heating element for the ice cube release. We use a Hughes Autoformer plugged into the power pedestal, with a Progressive Industries EMS plugged into it. Then,......we plug in the coach.

“ I think the problem is there’s too many wires in it” LOL 😂 I’m glad you’re not a surgeon 🤣

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Sue talked me out of making any wiring changes. She's pretty smart.

Thank you so much, Mark. We have had a display go really dim on our Samsung microwave for about a year now and you inspired me to research the part and cost. Will probably do the repair before Thanksgiving when all the heavy duty cooking occurs. Great video and thank you again.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I saw one video where the person just had to "re-seat" the ribbon cable! If you google enough with your micro model number, you will find the "exact" video you need to do the job!

Can I have your batteries yo replace my 7 year old ones? LOL

@OurJourneyInMyles

2 жыл бұрын

You are a gambling man sir!

@ThePeopleVerse

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles haha, that's not gambling...the tires are even older....now THAT'S gambling. Just bought the RV and am just updating what needs updated. Just did the ridiculously expensive tires. Next is the chassis batteries then the house batteries. I guess the previous owners were the real gamblers ....LOL

Mark, I like your RV fix videos, definitely you need to have some skills to maintain yourself your rig or you will constantly pay others and like we saw with your AC it's no fun, sorry to hear, hope you will enjoy your stay in CA with 2 AC units. The how-to videos on KZread are a savior, it's my go-to place for learning.

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 iRV2.com is an RVers best friend,..........second only to the dog.

If those batteries died dont you have a back up pull start? 🤑 Expensive living in that RV. Repairs. 3 ac 's took a crap!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

The (8) house batteries can send power to the back batteries if needed. Ya,......that will be 7 a/c units in 7 years. Yikes!

@gman77gas

3 жыл бұрын

Thats good about the batteries backing up the starting batteries. Do you have a battery monitor for the starting batteries? What is the weak link with the ac units?

Sounds like you almost had to drop the spoon and just breast feed your A/C folks 🤱🏼! It's sad we still run across folks that really don't want to do the work, but won't actually come out and say it or quote a price so outrageous you faint! 🤷🏼

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Yes,.....I agree,.....I wish he would have been honest and just said,...."Mark,...I am too busy to take your job because I PERSONALLY have no support staff to spend the time ON THE PHONE to find you an available A/C unit,........(Other than the one that YOU found me!") I don't get it,......

Note to self: Never buy a Newmar coach. I love your channel but it seems like you spend more time and money on repairs than I could deal with. I thought the point of buying a high end coach is to avoid this crap!

@OurJourneyInMyles

3 жыл бұрын

Great point,.....that's what we thought. We still love the rig, and just report what we are experiencing. The folks that have a travel partner that is able to do many of the repairs themselves deserves a big hug!