Broken Down In The Middle Of Nowhere?

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Broken Down In The Middle Of Nowhere?

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Everything was fine until it wasn't!! We broke a leaf spring on our trailer's axle that left us unable to move until we figured out a way to get back to civilization. What do you do if your own camp trailer, motorhome or other RV breaks down with no help available? What are your options?
Videoed the end of September, 2020
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@mehGyver 3 жыл бұрын

MacGyver would be proud!

@andersvikingsvensson8762 3 жыл бұрын

MacGayver used duct tape didnt he !?

@davidmiracle398 3 жыл бұрын

For me this was the best of your video blogs. You cataloged and filmed it beautifully. I'm 83 and have found for myself that these unforeseen disasters determine the character of people. You two have lots of character, and I'm happy to be on the same planet with you.

@nickmad887 Жыл бұрын

David Iam a army vet and can not go out any more but they make it like Iam with them both.

@bluecollarstudio8513 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive. There’s a group called Nevada 4x4 rescue that its members help people like yourselves in this situation. All free and run by good Samaritan’s.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a valuable group to know.

@chucksmith9772 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good to know. Thanks for the heads up

@frenchfryfarmer436 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great. I drove The Loneliest Road last November.... so beautiful. LOVE LOVE LOVE Nevada.

@howardwatts4238 3 жыл бұрын

Well there's a lot to be said for getting old. Most of the young people today wouldn't know what to do or how to do it. Good job, I know you feel like, well I still got this. And the Lord is with you two so that's makes up the difference. Happy Trails.

@williamboyle8918 3 жыл бұрын

exactly

@jeffreygraf3358 3 жыл бұрын

A resourceful man and woman, with Gods help, are what made this country great. A big AMEN to your perseverance!

@herblapp6134 3 жыл бұрын

Goes to affirm God helps those who help themselves. He didn't do a thing but watch 'cause He gave you those skills. Nice jury rig. 😉

@fukkyoutube 3 жыл бұрын

iv prayed and prayed and prayed and iv never had god come and get his hands dirty helping me

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

God has His own way of helping us and His own time schedule. One thing for sure, it will always be better than what you could come up with by yourself. Sometimes we have to go through hardship to learn the lesson He wants to teach us or to be guided down the path He's set out for us to follow.

@skipwatson1951 3 жыл бұрын

@@fukkyoutube but maybe He gave you the strength and ingenuity. He DID give you a way into heaven, which you CAN'T do for yourself.

@howardwatts4238 3 жыл бұрын

I remember back in the min 90s my wife an i were comming back to the trailer from her parents house. We were full time rvers and at home in our camp site at night there was a couple under their trailer working and speaking french a good dize 5th wheel. I went into our trailer, changed close and went over i figured thay did not speek english sp just crawed undre to look the thing over they both looked at me and i gave them the ok sign. Its amasing how we worked to gether i moshened for her to get out from here. They had the same problem just off i65 north of nashvolle tn. He had i worked till 3 in the morning he had picked up the spring in town earlyer. We finished he hughed me and tryed to pay my. The next morning they came over i was outside with a coffie. They gave me a bottle of conyak. Spelling not good i know. I was glad to help they were probly in their late 60s or seventys.

@michaelschaller7572 3 жыл бұрын

You sir , are a prince among men !!!!! I know that sounds corny as hell but seriously a-lot of people talk about helping out of goodness of their hearts but very few do it without a camera or something to stroke their ego but . The reality of our world is that we ALL need help at some point in our lives and it will be paid forward im sure !!!!! Great story thank you for sharing and for being that type of person glory to the lord snd thanks to you i always say !

@murrayandru7527 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard GOOD ON YOU !

@billhuman448 3 жыл бұрын

THE HUMAN GUY wants to also know the USA will get through all the problems coming especially with GREAT folks like you two God Bless !!

@plldvs1 3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing stories like that. My neighbors are like that I call people like you Salt of the earth 🌍 Nice going.

@jeffcindybrett8007 3 жыл бұрын

Cute when Linda said, "that's not going to happen", and the camera went back and forth left to right.😄

@henryanderson7606 3 жыл бұрын

Its a comfort to know that you are not alone in this world, and that you have the Lord to rely on! ....glad to see you made it!

@russell3380 3 жыл бұрын

Good job at the jury rigging. That reminded me having two flats within a mile of each other about 70 miles south of Gallop NM on a Friday, before a three day weekend. The tire place in Gallop was closed until Tuesday and had to order the tires, which took another day. We were there for days on an Indian reservation in the desert, but we had the only trees we could see anywhere for shade and a windmill fed water tank. The good out weighed the bad being there, we were surrounded by hundreds of sheep one morning and the hikes we took everyday were beautiful. I'm glad it went smooth for you two, ya gotta love it.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Some times it's those memories that are the most special, don't you think?

@russell3380 3 жыл бұрын

@@lostinspace280 Ha, indeed, nobody knew we were there. It was down near El Morro.

@russell3380 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Indeed! I don't believe you will forget your special time either!

@paulabrown-smith3290 3 жыл бұрын

The rocks are spectacular around the Gallup, NM area.

@MelindaMc 3 жыл бұрын

Good story, loved it, merci.

@garretlewis4103 3 жыл бұрын

“The tools are in there.” It usually means you have to pull EVERYTHING out to get to them. BTW....Of course you made it. The God who can part the Red Sea for people to walk through on DRY land can certainly hold your axle together. Glad your primary plan worked out and you made it into town for repairs.

@amyslaughter8788 3 жыл бұрын

Love your adventures and the “we can do it together” attitude.

@wrxs1781 3 жыл бұрын

Good thought Amy, that's why best to leave mother at home.

@tismyelevate9748 3 жыл бұрын

I would’ve done the same thing, I carry all kinds of miscellaneous gear, wire,duct tape, cord, elec wire, and such, good to see you made it to shop, carry on and travel safe.👍🏽

@TheYankmchain 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing skills while taking it all in stride!

@jmstew642 3 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that. Even used two pieces of wood crossed to hold drive shaft up after a carrier bearing failure. Talk about a shakey ride... Love the video guys!

@zak-a-roo264 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that worked ? Had a carrier fail last year, bang bang banged home at 15mph, it was horrible.

@frenchfryfarmer436 2 жыл бұрын

The versatility of a 2" yellow ratchet clamp cannot be overstated. SUPER handy for repairs.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

I added one to my kit after this fiasco. Thanks for watching, Frenchfry Farmer!

@warsurplus 3 жыл бұрын

NIce work you two. Hats off to your positive attitude, ingenuity and prayerful thankfulness.

@oregonoutback7779 3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa use to tell all us kids "Stories are always better if you live to tell them yourself". Haha. Glad you made it & looks like you found a good place to repair it. Safe travels !!

@skyepilotte11 3 жыл бұрын

Had a similar problem years ago offroad...used a come along to move trailer off trail...took spring off...took into nearest town for a weld...nobody wanted to do it... I did finally find someone to weld spring ...held for many miles till I got home and ordered 2 new sets.

@jaya.0069 3 жыл бұрын

Are you MacGyvers Grandpa? That was some great emergency repair work! The Good Lord was with you every mile.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Taught him everything he knows! Nah, but I try. Thanks Jay.

@everintransit4240 3 жыл бұрын

Most of those towing plans only work if you're on a numbered route. It may not have helped you here. Congratulations on 20k subs. That piece of juniper needs to be saved. It has a story to tell.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

We saved it. Might use it for knife handles or something.

@jimb5113 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Write a poem "Little Short Log". Story of how God gave it to you for your use. Frame poem and log. Hang on wall. Proof of miracles.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimb5113 I don't know if the words will come to me, but I did save that log.

@herniedog4641 3 жыл бұрын

Bailing wire in the toolbox coming soon lol

@mehGyver 3 жыл бұрын

Yep... and probably will never need it again. LOL That's how it works for me.

@esurcylimaf4335 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a young fella I used to always carry a couple of wire coat hangers in the trunk....great for fixing a multitude of problems...especially exhaust system failures. Cheers from Aussie land.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I never see wire coat hangers anymore. They were useful for a lot of things.

@P_RO_ 3 жыл бұрын

"Mechanic's wire" or "Tie wire" is my go-to; just use as many strands as is needed.

@PilotMcbride 3 жыл бұрын

Well done guys. Yep, happened to me plenty of times when cutting wood in my earlier days. Always carried some baling twine along with my cutting gear. Did some pretty weird repairs, but things always worked out, 😂😂. You need a bigger trailer to carry your 10kva generator, 200A welder, some 7018 welding rods and oven to dry your rods, yeah, a bigger trailer, 🤣🤣🤣. Top repair ol' mate, well done!! 👏👏 👋👋👋

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I gave up on trying to carry spares. Too many to even think of. Thanks Pilot and I hope you're staying cool.

@PilotMcbride 3 жыл бұрын

110 forecast for Tuesday 🥵🥵

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Toasty.

@catpurrson3651 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see a couple (who obviously love each other) work so hand-in-glove together. Beautiful!

@PilotMcbride 3 жыл бұрын

*SEND SNOW!! QUICK* 😂😂😂

@Nottazippo 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding off road engineering using what was available to you in the area. I often think of the people in covered wagons going west with all the axels and wooden wheels breaking .Great job !

@vickirichards5186 3 жыл бұрын

Prayer always works. I'm glad you did that. Your hearts are genuine and he helped you. Nice

@WestCoastRoller 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you made it out alright! Definitely have to be resourceful as you were when fixing busted parts in the backcountry. 👍

@landondrivedusty 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you made it safe. Don't know what I would have done in that situation. Makes me think. Thank you for your videos and I'm glad your safe!

@myadventureoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing ingenuity. This video should be required viewing to young folks who only know how to work apps on their phone. You remind me so much of my Dad.

@kractass 3 жыл бұрын

You're not giving yourself enough credit. That was much more than a jury rig, that was genuine ingenuity. There's something to be said for wisdom and experience. Nice job!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alanjackson4646 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine finding a repair facility which uniquely fixes springs, how lucky can you get ! Regards AJ

@Flash1857 3 жыл бұрын

Broken springs must happen a lot near there to keep the shop going. Glad you’re ok

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

The shop was also busy doing lifts and making custom flatbeds. Nice folks.

@danlux4954 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t fix them, we replace them.

@markt.weston8940 3 жыл бұрын

From all my previous experiences with leaf springs typically if you change one side you should change the other depending upon the age of the unit and the amount of use you may experience a difference in ride from one side to the other you did a great job that was a Cool fix to get you where you needed to be glad you are all safe

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

We will definitely be changing the other side. As soon as the snow melts! Thanks Mark.

@dydjm 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at “in Jesus name, amen!” Blessings

@sandygannon8552 3 жыл бұрын

You sure are mild mannered. You don't get upset or stressed out over much. 9you just figure it out and move on. I'm impressed. Love your travels

@explorer867 3 жыл бұрын

Necessity is the author of invention as they say. I always carry four 4" band clamps and bailing wire or as some call it "farmers weld". We do have AAA insurance and will check into the trailer coverage writer. Well done Rick and Linda your a great team. God Bless!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

We better see you guys out there soon!

@explorer867 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I've been shoveling and using the snow blower here at the home base. Foot of heavy wet stuff with more on the way. Sunshine and warm temps, oh my. :)

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@explorer867 I'm gettin outta here asap.

@williammccaslin8527 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the vid, with the wear an tear you put on that rig going camping, it mite have been to your benefit to replace both of them, an buy either some hose clamps and or spring keepers as backups, because you do go off-road so to speak more than most would, just my .02

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

That's a valuable two cents. I intend to replace the other side soon William.

@Volunteersunrise 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Rick. I admire the patience you display. I am envious.

@beverlyeisen7557 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I made my 83yr old husband watch. He loved it. Good job

@mygarden365 3 жыл бұрын

The LORD is with You, GOD BLESS. IN JESUS NAME.

@byates59 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@Tony-um2el 3 жыл бұрын

Take the spring off and turn it around to hold the axle from moving backwards.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Next time. I'm changing out the opposite side leaf stack and I'm also installing polyurethane pads/bumpers to dampen the shock a bit. Hopefully to avoid a "next time". Thanks Tony.

@Tony-um2el 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Glad all worked out for you to get in and get it repaired. Your strap did a good job of keeping forward. Yes on getting a spare spring just in case.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Tony. They're cheap and don't take up much room.

@fife5533 3 жыл бұрын

My palms got sweaty watching you pull out of there. Good work! Glad you made it safely 🙏🏼

@bushpushersdaughter 3 жыл бұрын

The two of you are on the top of my hero list. I prayed with you and kept praying until you got to the repair shop! Wow!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the prayer!

@craigjohnson2771 3 жыл бұрын

Red Green would be proud of you. One you tuber I watch said he always carries 1 set of springs for his camper just in case, I think I going to buy one set for cheap insurance. Safe travels👍👍

@pauljo9441 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of the early settlers coming across the country in wagons that were most likely les reliable with wooden wheels . Glad it work out one more adventure....🤠 aloha

@chucksmith9772 3 жыл бұрын

Right on..I loved this video. As I learned in the Marine Corps to improvise, adapt and overcome. You did exactly that......well done to the both of you!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chuck!

@jameswalls9468 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone jump into action instead of sitting on the curb and crying about it. In those circumstances I get really irritated, I've been a professional mechanic for 42 years and have $250K in tools...... at the shop. I generally don't even carry a screwdriver or a pair of pliers. I'm in the process of setting up a camper shell on my truck with all my camping gear, I'm going to build a lockable box inside to be able to lock my 2 road service boxes up so I don't find myself completely tool-less.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone will tell you to carry a spare this and a spare that, but it's impossible to do, so a proper tool kit and other precautions, such as food and water, is all you can hope for.

@FromShetoMe 3 жыл бұрын

Winder towing is who to call. KZfaq channel is Matt’s Offroad Recovery. He covers that whole area.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! We also watch your channel.

@FromShetoMe 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Thanks. BTW, my brother has a trailer similar to yours that he has converted. You guys are two of a kind. Seriously impressed with your MacGyver hack.

@kathybowen708 3 жыл бұрын

Vinny says you need McGyver . He can take 3 Bobby pins , a lollypop , a nail file and 7 anti-diareal pills and get y'all outa there !

@Don-xs5tk 3 жыл бұрын

I used 2 vicegrips to clamp down the broken leaf springs then duct taped the vice grips in place (just so they would not vibrate off) Drove back 350 miles to St. Louis from Bullshoals lake. Not a single problem. Both vice grips stayed in place. This was a dual axle Mark Twain boat and trailer fully loaded with camping equipment. The suspension was fine.

@SwimmingintheDeep 3 жыл бұрын

Good job on the temp repair! Wisest part was the prayer in Jesus' name. Good witness!

@danweiss4928 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah people like us pride ourselves on the ability to overcome most disasters. That was a very good fix. I broke a Axel shaft off so we found a tree limb that we were able to wedge in the leafspring tie it in with straps and use it like a ski!! To get me to civilization to make a repair. You did a great job. Memories that’s what life is about.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT was some repair you made! You're right though, these experiences make for the best memories.

@billadolf4382 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a diy guy. I have to say that's a damn good fix.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. Us guys are becoming rare these days.

@robing9278 3 жыл бұрын

So impressed with your improvisational skills! Also, you really do a great job with these videos. I'd say you are a natural at it! I've watched two videos and I already care about you two! Hope you keep enjoying your journeys.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rob!

@longdistancetravellermusic2185 3 жыл бұрын

your marriage and adventure together is indeed a beautiful thing....happy travels!

@georgebellerose4988 3 жыл бұрын

Great gerryrigging & great recovery ! ....very happy for you two. Regards from an old long time camper & RVer.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George!

@jimv.661 3 жыл бұрын

Just got back from deer hunting and saw this video. I had a good laugh. I did exactly the same thing 35 years ago with a trailer made out of an old pickup box. My grandfather had decided to split up a 60' black walnut tree for firewood. I decided I needed some for woodworking projects and piled the box high with black walnut. 150 miles into our 700-mile journey home the spring broke on the trailer. I didn't go all the work you did. I jacked it up, slapped a piece of firewood on top of the spring like a splint, wrapped chain around both ends of the wood, and tied the chain into a knot. Then wrapped some rope around it for good measure. Sixty mph all the way home.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Good repair!

@whisthpo 3 жыл бұрын

The very Essence of the word DIY, plus experience and an 'I can fix that' mindset!

@donpost1801 3 жыл бұрын

You guys continue to be my heroes Good Job !!All that without any swear words to boot.... Truly American know-how and pioneer spirit wins the day !!

@crawford323 3 жыл бұрын

Getting out of a mess is half the fun of an adventure.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

It's always more fun looking back.

@tomrodgers1578 3 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent solution. Congratulations!!!

@brucedoolan1785 3 жыл бұрын

Amen that prayer to our Father in the name of Jesus along with your skills really did the trick. Halleluyah

@crawford323 3 жыл бұрын

The covered wagons were made of wood and had no suspension also. You got this.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

That's right, what a ride that must have been. That's probably why they preferred to walk most of the time.

@canesser1 3 жыл бұрын

The wisdom of Solomon! So very well done and never better with the Lord as your copilot. The adventure begins when the plans go awry, thanks for sharing!!

@64maxpower 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I hit a dead end on a problem I think to myself "there's always a way" and somehow I figure a solution. Just like you did. Great job.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you've been there. Do you ever sleep on it and wake up with the answer? That happens to me a lot.

@64maxpower 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I never had answers come to me in my sleep. Typically they come in desperate moments before they become more desperate

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Well, whatever works in desperate times.

@travelinggypsie2085 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you guys are both brave and resourceful! I would have been scared to death and would never have known how to rig it up to get out of the situation. This is a great video! Thank you for sharing it so others will be able to borrow your knowledge if they ever find themselves in a similar situation.

@AllenManor 3 жыл бұрын

Well-done! That is good old Yankee ingenuity. Best part was when you prayed - thank you for sharing that.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Prayers work!

@Volunteersunrise 2 жыл бұрын

Rick and Linda great teamwork and it never hurts to ask God for a blessing and I appreciate your deferance.Safe travels.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dennis.

@largelarry2126 3 жыл бұрын

Something you could do yourself is to replace both springs with much longer ones. With a longer, wider and thicker spring it will ride nicer and have more travel. If you do this mod you could add bump stops and shocks if you need them. If you look at places like Jags and Summit racing they will sell spring pockets for the front and shackles made for race cars just for relocating the springs for wider tires. Even if the the springs are thicker and wider if they are 15" longer they wont be as stiff as yours now. It's just an idea.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry. That's an idea I haven't seen or heard of before. I've even asked the spring shops if there's some way of putting shocks in and they said no. Thanks for that!

@storeytwinb 3 жыл бұрын

You two are amazing. Always teaching others through your adventures ❤️ And, you knew Who to call on. He was holding you both fast in His hands. So thankful you made it!

@creativehearts7127 2 жыл бұрын

This video brought back so many memories of our family getting broken down too.and my dad's ingenuity to fix something out of what's around you..with a station wagon load of 8 kids..wondering if our dad come and saves the day..and he did..with moms help..which made us very grateful to have such amazing parents..thank you for posting...my parents are with our lord..now..but your video bought back fond memories of both of them...glad you made it out ok...

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. My family would fill the woody wagon with 8 kids, too. My mom was the mechanic and my father was a jack of all trades, including blacksmithing. I sure do miss them. ~~Linda

@Plain-Ole-Chuck 3 жыл бұрын

Nice repair !! Made us backyard mechanics proud !!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@letsbefrank6269 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video twice, worth the time.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it twice. Don't want to do the repair twice.

@davidr6447 3 жыл бұрын

It is all just part of the adventure. Who wants a boring no challenge same old thing trip! That was a great temporary fix. It worked great! Like the Shaka Brada at the end. Aloha!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha!

@ernestpaul2484 3 жыл бұрын

Never a dull moment. Retirement is great huh!? Nothing to do all day, no schedule determined by the clock, carefree living, no headaches. Broken leaf spring in sort of the middle of the desert? Child's play.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Well... almost! Thanks for watching Ernest.

@hectoralicea3079 3 жыл бұрын

Clamps, the U shaped ones with the nuts on each side are always great to throw in a tool box. a quick solder kit comes in a tube but sets up really hard. And you can find these in an auto supply store. ....You did great! and your wife is a true blessing for remembering the wire fence where you picked up the wire, that's a life partner. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Hector Alicea!

@trakyboy5128 3 жыл бұрын

That's the best thing I've watched in i don't know how long !!!!! But when you 2 prayed I knew it was going to be okay ☺️ I know it's after the fact... but my advice would be a roll of bailing wire, good duct tape and let a little air out of the tires when you're on dirt roads whether the axles good or broken, it helps absorb some of the shock. Great fix/ ingenuity !!! It's what our forefathers would have done 😂😊🧐

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and you know, we were really going slow up that hill, maybe a walking speed, but the bounce over that stump was all it took.

@alikawhite6903 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you two were cool, you are praying to the lord, that's the best insurance you could ever hope to have! Along with your teamwork, Faith & practical skills! Impressive!

@williambreen4915 3 жыл бұрын

Quite a piece of frontier workmanship.

@alikawhite6903 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the triple A towing deal, one van lifer was mentioning that she had the best plan they offered 200 mi. Towing 2x / year & it has really saved her in the long run.

@gregchewie3059 3 жыл бұрын

It's always great to watch your videos! Common sense goes a long ways, along with a little ingenuity!! It's also nice to have someone willing to help. Safe travels.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@alancummings5008 3 жыл бұрын

Love the chunk of wood for a block. Have done similar, as i used to run a business with lots of trailers that farmers pulled in fields with washouts and through ditches to get there. Necessity: Mother of invention.

@cdlady54_95 3 жыл бұрын

Praise The Lord! Knowledge is power and not shying away from working with what you have been blessed with brings joy and completion to life. Glad you both are good. Thank you for sharing and be safe!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@jimgo49 3 жыл бұрын

If you have the tools with you, you could remove the spring and flip it end for end. Still wouldn't have a spring, but would keep the axle where it belongs.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you're right and I'll remember that if and when it happens again. Thanks.

@u5T30 3 жыл бұрын

I don't care if it rains or freezes Long as I've got my plastic Jesus Ridin' on the dashboard of my car!🙏🏻

@P_RO_ 3 жыл бұрын

Comes in colors pink and pleasant, glows in the dark cause it's iridescent, take it with you when you travel far

@jonkirkwood469 3 жыл бұрын

This one was, by far, the most instructive video on trailer conversion I've watched. The tools I would not have had are the convertible handaxe/adze; and, some useful wire. Well done. Thanks.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@frenchfryfarmer436 2 жыл бұрын

Superb

@garyp9906 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your video and others who have had broken leaf springs on their RV's, I ordered a spare leaf spring, shackles and bolts to take with us when we use our RV. I'd hate to be out in the middle of nowhere like you guys were and have this happen. You were lucky you found a place that specifically caters to RV and other suspension. Awesome job making your own repair to get you out of a sticky situation.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Gary. I replaced the opposite side and took the original spring and wired it up under the trailer to be there as a spare in case I need it.

@applesbighatranch6906 Жыл бұрын

That was handled with aplomb! sir. Well done. Great temporary fix using what you could find. McGuyver would be proud!

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

These days I carry a spare leaf spring strapped up under the trailer.

@beastytravels4686 3 жыл бұрын

We just had the same issue. Thank you for sharing! Blessings 🤗

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@TheFraziers 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! This reminds me of the time we had a broken radiator cap and lost almost all of our fluid out deep in the woods. We fixed it ourselves and made a memory out of it. It occasionally concerns me that there are so many more people traveling in the backcountry on BLM and NFS land and many of them wouldn't have the slightest clue how to address a problem like this. You know your stuff and have great improvising skills. Subscribed.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for subscribing!

@williamnielsen3947 3 жыл бұрын

bailing wire fixes brings back memories people still ask why wire is in tool box

@lordbaltimore1450 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful couple with positive mindset, I always admire never give up attitude to get by tough times. Solid like a rock. 👍🤲🙏

@dreamart3395 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on thinking your way out of a predicament. Excellent MacGyver skills. We have had many situations like you experienced. Good practice for critical thinking ... something a lot of folks are short on. We've experienced everything from four new (but, faulty) RV tires blow in the middle of nowhere to the wind peeling the roof off our RV. All requiring some out-of-the-box thinking and response. We once found ourselves fifty miles from nowhere at night in a driving rainstorm. We were driving a 1948 Willys Jeep. The driver side motor-driven windshield wiper cotter pin broke leaving us unable to see and drive. The pin on the other wiper was too far gone to attempt to remove and reuse. So, what did we do? Actually, my husband said a bunch of bad words and threw his hands up. I was the one who came up with the MacGyver fix. We'd spent the day fishing and THAT was what saved our butts. I suggested we use a #10 snelled fishing hook to fasten the wiper blade to the motor ... the hook wasn't a cotter key but it worked. When I say worked ... we had to replace the fishing hook four times before we got home. Happy Trails. And, I am a firm believer in insurance. Insurance came through and then some when the RV roof blew off. Paid for the repairs PLUS rental of a Uhaul to carry our belongings 700 miles home, paid for two nights lodging for four people (two rooms), meals, gas and the trip back to pick up and bring home the RV after it was repaired. $500 deductible.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

YOU guys make quite the team! I enjoyed reading this.

@troybrown7575 3 жыл бұрын

One hell of a repair job I know who I'm calling if I break down

@oldschoolisnewschool 2 жыл бұрын

That makes for some good memories. Great job. That there saw some real mans work.

@astrodb4487 2 жыл бұрын

I love you ingenuity and get'er down attitude. Glad it worked out.

@alvisjenkins1305 2 жыл бұрын

Gonagain is a very refreshing video to watch and offers a lot of good advice when camping in the wild.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alvis.

@JamestheBartholemeu 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it all worked out! Power in prayer!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@29roadie17 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! Mark that one down as a win. That's a really good video showing start to finish your process. It should give some people confidence to not panic or freak out when something un expected happens. Nice camera work too Linda.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@walsakaluk1584 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see that some bush crafts are not forgotten. Tree branch bracing is a classic bush spring fix in Oz. Personal opinion, those trailer springs were a very light duty. Should have upgraded them at the spring repair centre, or added another leaf. Well done! Happy camping!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I have plans to upgrade.

@magooracing 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Great job figuring out a way to hold the axle straight and a piece of wood for support. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Now y’all have an awesome campfire story to tell.