Warning: Bus Life is Not For The Faint Of Heart // Las Cruces NM Part 2

We limped our way to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in our Bus Conversion that was having shifting problems. Now that we made it to a good mechanic, we decided to get more repairs done. Nothing ever goes to plan though, does it! With more time to wait around in Las Cruces we go to visit the historic town of Mesilla and enjoy an epic hike at Dripping Springs.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Searching for a Free Campsite
04:26 Mela Gets a Haircut
06:28 Exploring Mesilla
07:50 Dripping Springs Natural Area
10:28 Prehistoric Trackways BLM
12:06 Mela and Don Merch and Song Pack
14:10 Time to go back to the Mechanic
18:26 Sleeping at the Mechanic Again

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  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung75312 ай бұрын

    Heyy Mela, Don, Pizzicato and Mr SweetFace, so sorry about the bus troubles,praying everything works out great this time ,stay blessed and safe as you continue your travels ❤

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @RustyGray
    @RustyGray2 ай бұрын

    Hello Mela and Don, I am a retired bus mechanic with 34yrs at Trailways and Greyhound. I would like to point out a potentual problem with your alt. hook up. At 16:26 in your video I'm looking at the main alt cable and the support bracket off the back side of the alt., the insulation where the cable contacts the bracket is close to worn through which will ground that cable out and could burn up some electrical components and could cause a fire. I came up with an inexpensive fix that I installed on a lot of our buses. What you need to do is take that gold colored clamp loose by backing out that long bolt and cut a piece of 1/4 inch thick plastic that is an inch and a half by two inches and drill a hole for that long bolt to go through and put the plastic between the cable and clamp and the support bracket as an insulator.

  • @johnstuart8511
    @johnstuart85112 ай бұрын

    Loving the video: Very outdoors and exploring. And the history. Keep on believing and finding a place. Funny when you have a break down. Change of plans happen, then you find the unexpected place. Nice". Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦 😀.

  • @guyreece6425
    @guyreece64252 ай бұрын

    Glad to see your bus issues are resolved. Your creativity is impressive.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Guy!

  • @stewartgorley2523
    @stewartgorley25232 ай бұрын

    It's not the haircut it's the experience

  • @LiveTomorrowNow
    @LiveTomorrowNow2 ай бұрын

    Enjoy your videos!! We understand keeping these buses going on the road!! Great location shots!!❤Zack & Linda

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    🙌

  • @rbnhood39
    @rbnhood392 ай бұрын

    Mela your hair looks really good.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you!

  • @aaronhancock8601
    @aaronhancock86012 ай бұрын

    it is a good idea to carry a spare set of fuel filters and a wrench to replace them.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Now that we’ve learned of this problem we have spares and will check regularly! 🙌

  • @drsadventures
    @drsadventures2 ай бұрын

    Don, Mela nice to find a good mechanic not wanting to be a parts changer and hope it works out. We just completed a 7700 mile cross country trip (California to Virgina round trip) I was pushing it on my almost 9-year-old tires, but they still look like new and wanted to say look into Sumitomo tires. Just purchased our second set ($ 3,250.00- 275/70/22.5) and they are much cheaper than Michelin or Toyo.

  • @barrywhitlock141
    @barrywhitlock1412 ай бұрын

    It is getting to be very expensive for you. I really hope that your long journey will be faultless with no more bus problems.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Us too! There’s a season for everything 😆 we are ready for the next season

  • @BonnieHaley
    @BonnieHaley2 ай бұрын

    Hello 👋 ❤❤❤❤ I love y'all's video's thank you ❤❤❤❤

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Bonnie!

  • @Prius.Adventures
    @Prius.AdventuresАй бұрын

    So funny I remember that tiny home that was at the Organ Mt's area. I still have to find that area you are staying at. When I look for it the GPS always takes me to the office area. That Trailhead is usually pretty busy when it comes to finding a spot there. Dripping springs is a good place to be. I have a sticks and bricks home out here the Organ Mt.s convinced me this is a good place to have a home base.

  • @monicalifornia_
    @monicalifornia_2 ай бұрын

    After 3 years on the road (not ft) we decided we are balcony on the beach with room service folks. (it’s honestly about the same price). 😉

  • @carmenmoyet1222
    @carmenmoyet12222 ай бұрын

    Hi,y,all its been a while it great to see you both. Like the new look

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi 👋 thanks!!! we’ve been back to posting regularly for a while now. If anyone isn’t getting notifications from KZread when we post a video, consider joining one of these 2 things so you can get notified in your email directly from us! 🤗 Join Mela and Don's Rehabi-Tribe (there is a free tier!)- bit.ly/2KlBlDk ✍️ Join or mailing list - rehabit8.com/join-email-list/ Get notified when we put out new videos and stay in touch with us!

  • @Susancarbo60
    @Susancarbo602 ай бұрын

    Hi Mela And Don, hope you ok sorry your having problems with the bus,I love the camp spot you picked, your hair looked lovely Mela, loved the little town and the restaurant looked lovely, omg the views are spectacular I love your content the quality is like watching a film, I feel like I’m with you on your travels, I hope you get the bus back on the road, and continue with your travels, thank you for sharing take care stay safe 🩷💙🇬🇧

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @GinosGarageUSA
    @GinosGarageUSA2 ай бұрын

    Glad you guys will be back on the road. I would highly suggest looking into Toyo tires, they are great quality and great value compared to other name brand tires. I was able to get tires for my coach and it was around 4k for them.

  • @timaz1066
    @timaz10662 ай бұрын

    I would suggest you look into putting a FASS filter pump set up on your bus. I have one on my 2000 Monaco Dynasty that I have been full-time in for five years. I waited until after I lost my injection pump. I had plans on doing that mod, but waited too long.

  • @BrianandAor
    @BrianandAor2 ай бұрын

  • @celinaquiros9381
    @celinaquiros93812 ай бұрын

    I can't believe it was chilly out there. The beanies and jackets tell the tale. Glad you found a fairly good spot too. SOOOOO sorry about the bus, BUT I'm glad that the mechanic is doing his process of elimination starting with the less expensive items first, and who knows? It could be the result of a combination of the things he's eliminating. Hair looks nice. Always a relief! What a fun restaurant and town. I need to make it out to Las Cruces. I had a friend in college who was from there, and she and her family liked it. I feel like I owe it to her to see the place she loves. Need to order my merch. It looks really good, PLUS, I know people will ask me about it which will let me tell them about you guys and your diy and travel adventures! ;) I mean, the "two stars" part, not the best but it could be worse. Crossing my fingers about the shifty issues. Better days comin'!

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Las Cruces is so charming! You must go visit Celina!

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz81892 ай бұрын

    Mela your absolutely Beautiful. Don has himself a beauty. Sorry about the bus troubles. Safe Travels Always. God Bless Ya'll. Mucho Love Always ❤️ ❤

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @yooperdog
    @yooperdog2 ай бұрын

    ✌️

  • @ReubenCornell
    @ReubenCornell2 ай бұрын

    Never before have I been so invested in a gearbox.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    That made me lol!

  • @joeanderson9852
    @joeanderson98522 ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @DrkNinja_
    @DrkNinja_2 ай бұрын

    It's been while since I caught a video from you guys (since the end of the build), youtube just hasn't pulled your videos for me for some reason; I'm glad to see you guys are doing well... ish lol. Hope all gets taken care of and you guys have safe travels. When my son comes over we'll binge some of you guys' videos he loved you guys as much as I did.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Welcome back! Sounds like a good binge watch is in order! Lots of people have complained recently about KZread not notifying them about our new videos. You can now join patreon for free and that way you can get notified directly from us when new videos come out. Or join our mailing list for an email when a new video comes out. Links in the description of this video

  • @johnnyhunter4345
    @johnnyhunter43452 ай бұрын

    You are good people!

  • @doncoleman4938
    @doncoleman49382 ай бұрын

    I feel for you. We have about $10,000 in a maintenance fund, which we can use for breakdowns, repairs and preventative maintenance. Ours is an 8-speed manual gearbox, which are usually cheaper to fix but not as durable as an automatic transmission. Our biggest issue is that Australian national parks don't allow us to bring our cats into them, so we visit them in the car. Loving your videos. Nat and Don

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    I find that so strange! Why no cats? Can’t you just keep them inside?

  • @doncoleman4938

    @doncoleman4938

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Rehabit8 That would be the sensible option. I think it's a blanket ruling as feral cats killing our native fauna is a big issue in Australia. But a ruling that states "No cats unleashed" would be a better ruling. We went to a Big Rigs motorhome get-together over Easter, and of about 50 motorhomes, probably 5 travelled with cats. More popular than I first imagined.

  • @douglasnieblas74
    @douglasnieblas742 ай бұрын

    A good episode would be a “behind the scenes”. It’d be great to see all the people behind your awesome videos. The shots are magnificent of the destinations even the shots of the bus eating up the scenery. The animal trainers which get those awesome shots with the kitties. Dating back to the bus build the cinematography is excellent and keeps us glued to the channel. Just an idea. Keep the wonderful videos coming.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Douglas! Thanks for all the compliments!! We have lots of behind the scene videos on Patreon actually. 🤗 Join Mela and Don's Rehabi-Tribe (on Patreon) for AD FREE early access and bonus videos - bit.ly/2KlBlDk We have videos on Patreon about the cameras we use, our editing process, the software we use, who does what, bts on being KZreadrs, mixing the audio and more!

  • @h5mind373
    @h5mind3732 ай бұрын

    Wow, terrific voices!

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Cowboy-Trucking61
    @Cowboy-Trucking612 ай бұрын

    Another awesome video.

  • @Rehabit8

    @Rehabit8

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the visit

  • @wadetyler5056
    @wadetyler5056Ай бұрын

    Actually, La Posta serves New Mexican food, much more chile centric than Mexican food.

  • @watahyahknow
    @watahyahknow2 ай бұрын

    well they dont call it dripping springs if it was gushing out there now wouldnt thay

  • @LamborghiniV12M
    @LamborghiniV12M2 ай бұрын

    You guys should have bought a schoolie. It would have been easier, cheaper and simpler to maintain. You did a schoolie build in this coach anyway. This coach is over your heads.

  • @robertdomanski8862
    @robertdomanski88622 ай бұрын

    Let me think, you want us to buy your tires for $5000 well not me. Get a job and buy your own tires and don’t tell us that you already have a job ,good luck with that. You guys have no business travelling around USA in a beat up bus!

  • @user-zg6sl9oo6d

    @user-zg6sl9oo6d

    2 ай бұрын

    Put a sock in it!

  • @butterscotch467

    @butterscotch467

    2 ай бұрын

    jealousy gets you no where. You dont like what they do FOR A LIVING then get of there KZread channel.

  • @stephaniedaniels9285

    @stephaniedaniels9285

    2 ай бұрын

    If you don’t have anything nice to say, DONT SAY IT!!

  • @vacancesastucescamping-car
    @vacancesastucescamping-car2 ай бұрын

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