You sure hit the nail on the head: 1) RVing always brings surprises, 2) tent camping background offers a lot of wisdom and coping mechanisms. 🥰

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

so true & if we dont get these issues sorted out soon we may be back to tent camping 😂

@itchingtogo7362

9 ай бұрын

@@LetNewAdventuresBegin I see so many folks camping with TT, but I decided too many issues. I LOVED convenience of refrigerator and cooking inside, but water and electrical issues just added stress. Moved to 12v fridge, solar power station, and use hot plate inside (if site with E) or small propane camping stove.

3 words...mobile RV Tech, has all the stuff to get you going with your feet up relaxing while on the phone.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

totally agree- this is out of our skillset at this point!

Those "sand spurs" are down here in Florida too. Very painful and annoying. Some places we simply cannot walk barefooted. 😢 Speaking as an old DIYer, exmusclecar guy and Military electronic tech, I know electrical glitches can be very difficult and irritating to track down, but that's all a part of owning older vehicles. 😎👍

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

oh no! we have not come across those in Florida yet, but I will keep an eye out for them when we get back down there. Yes! we have several things that need to be fixed...but it seems the electrical issues are the most challenging of all!

Hi again, all I can say is you two + Red are just so patient and chill. We would have been stressing out...could explain why we never thought about getting a RV even though it has road trip benefits! 🤣 Love the quote in the end, 👍 Patagonia!

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

I was feeling pretty stressed on this one, but thank goodness Patrick has those driving skills! It really is something you have to expect as an RV owner...so I get why some people stick with tent camping 😂

Scamp needs some TLC. I think you do too - in the way of comfort food! I'm sure Pat will agree!

@lancerevell5979

9 ай бұрын

With winter downtime coming up, it'll be a good time to go through the Scamp and track down and fix these annoying bugs. Hoping next camping season goes much better! 😎👍

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

we all needed some TLC after this trip home! hopefully we can get ol' Doris up an rolling again soon 🤞

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

there is RV season & there is "fixing all the broken stuff" season 😂

What an epic journey! So glad you guys made it home safe and sound! 🤗🤗🤗

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

oh my goodness- it was a journey! so glad to be back home & give the Scamp (and our nerves) some much needed TLC!

Speaking of Redford. If he won't let you inspect his paws. Start today and grab his paw or softly touch it, whenever youre mushing on him.. whatever stage you're at. Every day do that and just reassure him......over time he will let you inspect his paws..I did that with my GSD and it is slowly working. I even clipped a toenail once! He is a feisty little bugger! Also as you know, take advantage of their mellow moods.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

If I get him when he is sleepy or relaxed I can just about clean his ears...but the paws are a tough one! One of the quirks of adopting a 1.5 yr old dog that got almost no socialization or training early on...but we love him quirks & all :)

I bought a long rope made for tying up boats. I attached a clip to one end and made a handle on the other. Its fun for situations like this where the Dog can run a bit more..

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

I think we may have to do that for our next trip...better than constantly unwrapping him from trees, chairs & picnic tables 😊

It looked like you still had a good time! That last campground was really pretty with all of those trees.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

I am still really glad we got to visit these spots...just wish the Scamp was behaving better...but thats RVing!

Been there, it’s so stressful. Glad you made it home safe.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

Im usually sad when a trip is over & we head home...this time I was sooo happy when we pulled into the driveway safely!!

The way those breakers were flopping around I would probably start with installing a new converter. They should be solidly mounted. And then trace out all the wiring. I have a cheap Harbor Freight volt ohm meter I keep in my trailer just for that purpose. And Patrick knows to take care of that corroded ground. I don't know if you have a rodent problem there, but that's also a possibility. They love chewing on wires. And finally, just to rule it out, I'd also check out the seven pin on the Jeep and make sure there's nothing wrong there.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

humm now you have me thinking- I just got some repairs done on my car from chewed wires- I didnt even think of that as a possibility in the Scamp but that would explain a lot of things! I will keep you updated

@AlaskaErik

9 ай бұрын

@@LetNewAdventuresBegin Apparently you have an electrical panel that's separate from the converter. I would pull that out and look behind it to see what's going on. With shore power and the battery disconnected, of course.

If things keep breaking, you may want to look at getting a new axle. We replaced the axle last year for our 2004 scamp. And now things are not breaking any more, as new axle = new suspension = less rough ride. I can recommend NY-NJ trailer supply in butler nj.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

you are absolutely right! we are in the process of scheduling a new axel install right now, but finding a shop is challenging. The funny thing is I grew up in Butler & didn't know there was a trailer shop there (I moved away 20 years ago) but I will look at that- thanks!!

Smart for you to get a gazelle tent. I decided to get one after visiting Cape Hatteras too- so many bugs. Extends your living area too

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

it is a great camping accessory & Redford has really come to enjoy the shade & bug protection 🐶 especially when doing any shore camping!

@3:47 "When we move the Scamp Is jocials It around" Could cause electrical fire, Get on that ASAP or cut all power off to trailer till the wiring can be looked into real good.

@VeliusCoba

9 ай бұрын

The fact those switches move a little bit Is sketchy.

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

9 ай бұрын

yup its super sketchy- we are in the process of trying to find a tech willing to look at it...that is proving to be challenging 😬 many will do rv appliances and plumbing, but stay away from electric - so we will see

@VeliusCoba

9 ай бұрын

They do electrical it says

We had a problem once with our ground wire connection while on a trip I got a jumperwire from an autoparts store that had an alligator clip on both ends and connected it from the hitch to a bolt on the trailer..it got us home and it also kept the trailer battery charged...

@LetNewAdventuresBegin

8 ай бұрын

thats a very clever solution! whatever needs to happen for lights to get home